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 Silver Valley, accounting for 49.6% (70 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 27 people and 20.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Silver Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Silver Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Silver Valley, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
70
% of total
49.6%
Change from 2016
+20.9pp
70
49.6%
+20.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
29
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
29
20.6%
-12.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
18
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
18
12.8%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+27
+20.9pp
Not stated
-20
-12.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Silver Valley. 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 | 70 | 49.6% | 39.6% | 43 | 28.7% | 29.5% | +27 | +20.9pp |
| Not stated | 29 | 20.6% | 11.8% | 49 | 32.7% | 11.2% | -20 | -12.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 12.8% | 11.7% | 17 | 11.3% | 15.5% | +1 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 150 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.