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 Mount Rumney, accounting for 56.1% (176 people). This share was higher than Clarence (C) (48.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 50 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Rumney - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Rumney in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Clarence (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Rumney, with comparison markers for Clarence (C).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+50
+8.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-3.8pp
Western Catholic
-19
-9.2pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Rumney. 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 | 176 | 56.1% | 48.9% | 126 | 47.4% | 37.8% | +50 | +8.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 16.9% | 16.0% | 55 | 20.7% | 22.3% | -2 | -3.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 11.1% | 15.6% | 54 | 20.3% | 18.5% | -19 | -9.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 5.1% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Total | 314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 266 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +48 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.