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 Short, accounting for 41.9% (13 people). This share was lower than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10 people, while its share fell by 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Short - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Short in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Short, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
13
% of total
41.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
13
41.9%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
32.3%
Change from 2016
-
10
32.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Short. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 13 | 41.9% | 52.0% | 3 | 42.9% | 39.1% | +10 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 32.3% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Total | 31 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.