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 Mullion Creek, accounting for 36% (201 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (25.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 185 people and 15.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Mullion Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Mullion Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Mullion Creek, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).

Mullion Creek
Cabonne (A)

Western Catholic

2021 count

201

% of total

36.0%

Change from 2016

+15.2pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

117

% of total

20.9%

Change from 2016

+1.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

115

% of total

20.6%

Change from 2016

-17.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

43

% of total

7.7%

Change from 2016

-5.3pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

27

% of total

4.8%

Change from 2016

-

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

15

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

-

Presbyterian

2021 count

10

% of total

1.8%

Change from 2016

-7.3pp

Data table

Religion for Mullion Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).

Religion for Mullion Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
Religion for Mullion Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Cabonne (A)%Count%Cabonne (A)%Countpp
Western Catholic20136.0%25.4%1620.8%27.9%+185+15.2pp
No Religion, so described11720.9%26.5%1519.5%17.5%+102+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia11520.6%22.6%2937.7%26.6%+86-17.1pp
Not stated437.7%8.3%1013.0%8.3%+33-5.3pp
Uniting Church274.8%6.2%--7.7%--
Christianity, nfd152.7%2.2%--2.2%--
Presbyterian101.8%2.4%79.1%3.0%+3-7.3pp
Total559100.0%100.0%77100.0%100.0%+4820.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.