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 Eacham, accounting for 44.9% (200 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lake Eacham - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lake Eacham in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lake Eacham, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
200
% of total
44.9%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
200
44.9%
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
86
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
86
19.3%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
46
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
46
10.3%
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
36
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
+5.1pp
36
8.1%
+5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
35
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
35
7.9%
-4.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
22
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
22
4.9%
-3.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
-11
-2.8pp
Not stated
+7
+1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
+5.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-4.2pp
Uniting Church
-13
-3.1pp
Data table
Religion for Lake Eacham. 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 | 200 | 44.9% | 39.6% | 170 | 38.8% | 29.5% | +30 | +6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 86 | 19.3% | 17.8% | 97 | 22.1% | 21.9% | -11 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 46 | 10.3% | 11.8% | 39 | 8.9% | 11.2% | +7 | +1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 36 | 8.1% | 3.2% | 13 | 3.0% | 3.0% | +23 | +5.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 7.9% | 11.7% | 53 | 12.1% | 15.5% | -18 | -4.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 22 | 4.9% | 4.4% | 35 | 8.0% | 6.0% | -13 | -3.1pp |
| Total | 445 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 438 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.