Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Topaz, accounting for 55.9% (95 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 24 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Topaz - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Topaz in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Topaz, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Christianity, nfd
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
+12.9pp
Not stated
+4
+2.0pp
Western Catholic
+3
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Topaz. 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 | 95 | 55.9% | 39.6% | 71 | 43.0% | 29.5% | +24 | +12.9pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 16.5% | 11.8% | 24 | 14.5% | 11.2% | +4 | +2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 9.4% | 17.8% | 13 | 7.9% | 21.9% | +3 | +1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 7.6% | 3.2% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Total | 170 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.