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 Prince Of Wales, accounting for 56.3% (27 people). This share was higher than Torres (S) (21.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 44.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Prince Of Wales - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Prince Of Wales in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Torres (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Prince Of Wales, with comparison markers for Torres (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+44.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
+18.9pp
Data table
Religion for Prince Of Wales. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Torres (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Torres (S)% | Count | % | Torres (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 27 | 56.3% | 21.9% | 12 | 11.7% | 14.5% | +15 | +44.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 35.4% | 26.2% | 17 | 16.5% | 26.5% | 0 | +18.9pp |
| Total | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -55 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.