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 Melville, accounting for 55.9% (561 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 61 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Melville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Melville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Melville, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
561
% of total
55.9%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
561
55.9%
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
118
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
118
11.8%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
100
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
100
10.0%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
66
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
66
6.6%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
46
4.6%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
22
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
22
2.2%
-1.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
16
1.6%
-1.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
12
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
12
1.2%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+61
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
-37
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-31
-2.2pp
Not stated
-18
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-13
-1.1pp
Baptist
-19
-1.7pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Melville. 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 | 561 | 55.9% | 50.1% | 500 | 46.5% | 37.8% | +61 | +9.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 118 | 11.8% | 10.4% | 155 | 14.4% | 12.8% | -37 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 100 | 10.0% | 11.8% | 131 | 12.2% | 16.6% | -31 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 66 | 6.6% | 7.8% | 84 | 7.8% | 9.9% | -18 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 4.6% | 4.8% | 55 | 5.1% | 4.1% | -9 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 22 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 35 | 3.3% | 4.0% | -13 | -1.1pp |
| Baptist | 16 | 1.6% | 3.1% | 35 | 3.3% | 3.2% | -19 | -1.7pp |
| Buddhism | 12 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 9 | 0.8% | 0.7% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,003 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,075 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -72 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.