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 Peeramon, accounting for 43.2% (333 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 136 people and 11.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Peeramon - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Peeramon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Peeramon, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).

Peeramon
Tablelands (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

333

% of total

43.2%

Change from 2016

+11.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

131

% of total

17.0%

Change from 2016

-3.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

101

% of total

13.1%

Change from 2016

-8.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

71

% of total

9.2%

Change from 2016

+1.3pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

36

% of total

4.7%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

27

% of total

3.5%

Change from 2016

-2.6pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

21

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Baptist

2021 count

17

% of total

2.2%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Data table

Religion for Peeramon. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).

Religion for Peeramon. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Religion for Peeramon. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Tablelands (R)%Count%Tablelands (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described33343.2%39.6%19731.6%29.5%+136+11.6pp
Western Catholic13117.0%17.8%12720.4%21.9%+4-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia10113.1%11.7%13621.8%15.5%-35-8.7pp
Not stated719.2%11.8%497.9%11.2%+22+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd364.7%3.2%203.2%3.0%+16+1.5pp
Uniting Church273.5%4.4%386.1%6.0%-11-2.6pp
Presbyterian212.7%2.5%213.4%3.5%0-0.7pp
Baptist172.2%1.8%162.6%1.8%+1-0.4pp
Total771100.0%100.0%624100.0%100.0%+1470.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.