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 Mount Clarence, accounting for 53.8% (382 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 373 people and 26.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Clarence - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Clarence in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Clarence, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
382
% of total
53.8%
Change from 2016
+26.5pp
382
53.8%
+26.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
86
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-42.4pp
86
12.1%
-42.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
84
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
84
11.8%
+2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
52
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-
52
7.3%
-
Baptist
2021 count
33
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
33
4.6%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-
24
3.4%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
13
1.8%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
12
1.7%
-7.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+373
+26.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+68
-42.4pp
Western Catholic
+81
+2.7pp
Uniting Church
+9
-7.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Clarence. 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 | 382 | 53.8% | 50.1% | 9 | 27.3% | 37.8% | +373 | +26.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 86 | 12.1% | 11.8% | 18 | 54.5% | 16.6% | +68 | -42.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 84 | 11.8% | 10.4% | 3 | 9.1% | 12.8% | +81 | +2.7pp |
| Not stated | 52 | 7.3% | 7.8% | - | - | 9.9% | - | - |
| Baptist | 33 | 4.6% | 3.1% | - | - | 3.2% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 3.4% | 4.8% | - | - | 4.1% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 13 | 1.8% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 1.7% | 2.7% | 3 | 9.1% | 4.0% | +9 | -7.4pp |
| Total | 710 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 33 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +677 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.