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 Montagu, accounting for 46.3% (38 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 11 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Montagu - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Montagu in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Montagu, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
38
% of total
46.3%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
38
46.3%
+7.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
17
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
17
20.7%
+10.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
16
19.5%
+4.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
+7.0pp
Not stated
+8
+10.6pp
Western Catholic
+3
+4.9pp
Data table
Religion for Montagu. 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 | 38 | 46.3% | 45.0% | 35 | 39.3% | 32.8% | +3 | +7.0pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 20.7% | 10.5% | 9 | 10.1% | 10.3% | +8 | +10.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 19.5% | 11.4% | 13 | 14.6% | 15.6% | +3 | +4.9pp |
| Total | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.