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 Mawbanna, accounting for 60.9% (56 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Christianity, nfd, which decreased by 17 people and 11 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Mawbanna - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Mawbanna in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Mawbanna, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).

Mawbanna
Circular Head (M)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

56

% of total

60.9%

Change from 2016

+26.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

18

% of total

19.6%

Change from 2016

-2.5pp

Data table

Religion for Mawbanna. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).

Religion for Mawbanna. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
Religion for Mawbanna. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Circular Head (M)%Count%Circular Head (M)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5660.9%45.0%4834.3%32.8%+8+26.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia1819.6%13.5%3122.1%18.5%-13-2.5pp
Total92100.0%100.0%140100.0%100.0%-480.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.