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 Mettler, accounting for 54.8% (23 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9 people, while its share fell by 27.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mettler - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mettler in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mettler, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
23
% of total
54.8%
Change from 2016
-27.6pp
23
54.8%
-27.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
-27.6pp
Data table
Religion for Mettler. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 23 | 54.8% | 50.1% | 14 | 82.4% | 37.8% | +9 | -27.6pp |
| Total | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.