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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Manildra, accounting for 32.1% (265 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (25.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 82 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Manildra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Manildra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Manildra, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
265
% of total
32.1%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
265
32.1%
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
194
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
194
23.5%
-2.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
157
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
157
19.0%
+9.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
70
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
70
8.5%
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
59
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
59
7.2%
-2.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
22
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
22
2.7%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
17
2.1%
+0.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
11
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
11
1.3%
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
10
1.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-10
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-2.1pp
No Religion, so described
+82
+9.1pp
Not stated
-16
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
-13
-2.3pp
Baptist
-1
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
+6
+0.7pp
Buddhism
+8
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Manildra. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 265 | 32.1% | 25.4% | 275 | 36.2% | 27.9% | -10 | -4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 194 | 23.5% | 22.6% | 194 | 25.6% | 26.6% | 0 | -2.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 157 | 19.0% | 26.5% | 75 | 9.9% | 17.5% | +82 | +9.1pp |
| Not stated | 70 | 8.5% | 8.3% | 86 | 11.3% | 8.3% | -16 | -2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 59 | 7.2% | 6.2% | 72 | 9.5% | 7.7% | -13 | -2.3pp |
| Baptist | 22 | 2.7% | 2.3% | 23 | 3.0% | 2.3% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 2.1% | 2.4% | 11 | 1.4% | 3.0% | +6 | +0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 11 | 1.3% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +8 | +0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 1.2% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Total | 825 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 759 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +66 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.