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 Tumoulin, accounting for 36.4% (47 people). This share was lower than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 20.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Tumoulin - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Tumoulin
Tablelands (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

47

% of total

36.4%

Change from 2016

+20.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

25

% of total

19.4%

Change from 2016

-7.5pp

Not stated

2021 count

20

% of total

15.5%

Change from 2016

-16.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

17

% of total

13.2%

Change from 2016

-3.1pp

Data table

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

Religion for Tumoulin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Religion for Tumoulin. 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 described4736.4%39.6%1716.3%29.5%+30+20.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia2519.4%11.7%2826.9%15.5%-3-7.5pp
Not stated2015.5%11.8%3331.7%11.2%-13-16.2pp
Western Catholic1713.2%17.8%1716.3%21.9%0-3.1pp
Total129100.0%100.0%104100.0%100.0%+250.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.