Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Lake Barrine, accounting for 48.8% (78 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 36 people and 21.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lake Barrine - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lake Barrine in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lake Barrine, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
78
% of total
48.8%
Change from 2016
+21.3pp
78
48.8%
+21.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
22
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
22
13.8%
-9.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
19
11.9%
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
14
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
14
8.8%
-8.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+36
+21.3pp
Western Catholic
-13
-9.1pp
Not stated
+5
+2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-8.2pp
Data table
Religion for Lake Barrine. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 78 | 48.8% | 39.6% | 42 | 27.5% | 29.5% | +36 | +21.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 13.8% | 17.8% | 35 | 22.9% | 21.9% | -13 | -9.1pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 11.9% | 11.8% | 14 | 9.2% | 11.2% | +5 | +2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 8.8% | 11.7% | 26 | 17.0% | 15.5% | -12 | -8.2pp |
| Total | 160 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 153 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.