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 Manypeaks, accounting for 60.4% (90 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 702 people, while its share rose by 25.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Manypeaks - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Manypeaks in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Manypeaks, with comparison markers for Albany (C).

Manypeaks
Albany (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

90

% of total

60.4%

Change from 2016

+25.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

18

% of total

12.1%

Change from 2016

-5.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

11

% of total

7.4%

Change from 2016

-16.6pp

Data table

Religion for Manypeaks. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).

Religion for Manypeaks. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Religion for Manypeaks. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Albany (C)%Count%Albany (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described9060.4%50.1%79234.6%37.8%-702+25.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia1812.1%11.8%40517.7%16.6%-387-5.6pp
Western Catholic117.4%10.4%54924.0%12.8%-538-16.6pp
Total149100.0%100.0%2,288100.0%100.0%-2,1390.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.