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 Marrawah, accounting for 46.8% (73 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Marrawah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Marrawah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marrawah, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
73
% of total
46.8%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
73
46.8%
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
30
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
30
19.2%
-7.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
22
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
22
14.1%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
10
6.4%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
10
6.4%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-7.0pp
Western Catholic
+3
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-2.3pp
Not stated
+3
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Marrawah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 73 | 46.8% | 45.0% | 44 | 34.9% | 32.8% | +29 | +11.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 19.2% | 13.5% | 33 | 26.2% | 18.5% | -3 | -7.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 14.1% | 11.4% | 19 | 15.1% | 15.6% | +3 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 6.4% | 5.2% | 11 | 8.7% | 8.4% | -1 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 6.4% | 10.5% | 7 | 5.6% | 10.3% | +3 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 156 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +30 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.