Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Murga, accounting for 28.3% (17 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 7 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murga, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-9.8pp
Not stated
+11
+18.7pp
Western Catholic
-6
-8.5pp
Data table
Religion for Murga. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 28.3% | 22.6% | 24 | 38.1% | 26.6% | -7 | -9.8pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 25.0% | 8.3% | 4 | 6.3% | 8.3% | +11 | +18.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 21.7% | 25.4% | 19 | 30.2% | 27.9% | -6 | -8.5pp |
| Total | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.