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 Bay, accounting for 55.6% (387 people). This share was higher than Clarence (C) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 108 people and 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Montagu Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Montagu Bay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Montagu Bay, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
387
% of total
55.6%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
387
55.6%
+12.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
110
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
110
15.8%
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
98
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-9.0pp
98
14.1%
-9.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
39
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
39
5.6%
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
13
1.9%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
12
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
12
1.7%
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
11
1.6%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+108
+12.5pp
Western Catholic
-9
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-52
-9.0pp
Not stated
+16
+2.1pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+4
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Montagu Bay. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Clarence (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | % | Clarence (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 387 | 55.6% | 48.9% | 279 | 43.1% | 37.8% | +108 | +12.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 110 | 15.8% | 15.6% | 119 | 18.4% | 18.5% | -9 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 98 | 14.1% | 16.0% | 150 | 23.1% | 22.3% | -52 | -9.0pp |
| Not stated | 39 | 5.6% | 6.1% | 23 | 3.5% | 8.3% | +16 | +2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 1.9% | 2.1% | 14 | 2.2% | 3.0% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 12 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 8 | 1.2% | 0.3% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 1.6% | 1.8% | 8 | 1.2% | 1.8% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 696 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 648 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +48 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.