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 Upper Barron, accounting for 40.2% (202 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 188 people and 36.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Barron - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Barron in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Barron, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
202
% of total
40.2%
Change from 2016
+36.6pp
202
40.2%
+36.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
98
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-50.0pp
98
19.5%
-50.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
64
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
64
12.7%
+8.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
37
7.4%
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
28
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
28
5.6%
+4.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
25
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
25
5.0%
-2.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
14
2.8%
+2.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+188
+36.6pp
Western Catholic
-176
-50.0pp
Not stated
+49
+8.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-3.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+24
+4.6pp
Uniting Church
-3
-2.1pp
Baptist
+11
+2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Barron. 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 | 202 | 40.2% | 39.6% | 14 | 3.6% | 29.5% | +188 | +36.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 98 | 19.5% | 17.8% | 274 | 69.5% | 21.9% | -176 | -50.0pp |
| Not stated | 64 | 12.7% | 11.8% | 15 | 3.8% | 11.2% | +49 | +8.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 7.4% | 11.7% | 44 | 11.2% | 15.5% | -7 | -3.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 28 | 5.6% | 3.2% | 4 | 1.0% | 3.0% | +24 | +4.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 25 | 5.0% | 4.4% | 28 | 7.1% | 6.0% | -3 | -2.1pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 2.8% | 1.8% | 3 | 0.8% | 1.8% | +11 | +2.0pp |
| Total | 503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 394 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +109 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.