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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Mella, accounting for 53.8% (50 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 23 people and 16.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mella - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mella in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mella, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+16.3pp
Western Catholic
+5
+1.0pp
Not stated
+2
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Mella. 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 | 50 | 53.8% | 45.0% | 27 | 37.5% | 32.8% | +23 | +16.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 20.4% | 11.4% | 14 | 19.4% | 15.6% | +5 | +1.0pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 11.8% | 10.5% | 9 | 12.5% | 10.3% | +2 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.