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 Mengha, accounting for 46.5% (73 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mengha - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mengha in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mengha, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
73
% of total
46.5%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
73
46.5%
+4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
26
16.6%
+4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
23
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
23
14.6%
-2.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
12
7.6%
+4.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+4.2pp
Not stated
+9
+4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-2.9pp
Presbyterian
+8
+4.7pp
Data table
Religion for Mengha. 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 | 46.5% | 45.0% | 58 | 42.3% | 32.8% | +15 | +4.2pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 16.6% | 10.5% | 17 | 12.4% | 10.3% | +9 | +4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 14.6% | 13.5% | 24 | 17.5% | 18.5% | -1 | -2.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 7.6% | 1.5% | 4 | 2.9% | 2.2% | +8 | +4.7pp |
| Total | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.