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 Punsand, accounting for 73.3% (11 people). This share was higher than Torres (S) (21.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 4 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Punsand - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Punsand in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Torres (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Punsand, with comparison markers for Torres (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11
% of total
73.3%
Change from 2016
+44.7pp
11
73.3%
+44.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
+44.7pp
Data table
Religion for Punsand. 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 | 11 | 73.3% | 21.9% | 8 | 28.6% | 14.5% | +3 | +44.7pp |
| Total | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 28 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.