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 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 83 people and 13.8 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Barron, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Christianity, nfd
Uniting Church
Baptist
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+83
+13.8pp
Western Catholic
-9
-4.3pp
Not stated
+20
+2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-19
-5.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
-10
-2.8pp
Baptist
-2
-0.8pp
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% | 119 | 26.4% | 29.5% | +83 | +13.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 98 | 19.5% | 17.8% | 107 | 23.8% | 21.9% | -9 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 64 | 12.7% | 11.8% | 44 | 9.8% | 11.2% | +20 | +2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 7.4% | 11.7% | 56 | 12.4% | 15.5% | -19 | -5.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 28 | 5.6% | 3.2% | 19 | 4.2% | 3.0% | +9 | +1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 25 | 5.0% | 4.4% | 35 | 7.8% | 6.0% | -10 | -2.8pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 2.8% | 1.8% | 16 | 3.6% | 1.8% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 503 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 450 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +53 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.