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 Mayrung, accounting for 44.8% (77 people). This share was higher than Edward River (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 46 people and 22 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mayrung - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mayrung in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Edward River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mayrung, with comparison markers for Edward River (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
77
% of total
44.8%
Change from 2016
+22.0pp
77
44.8%
+22.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
28
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-13.1pp
28
16.3%
-13.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
20
11.6%
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
13
7.6%
-4.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+46
+22.0pp
Western Catholic
-12
-13.1pp
Not stated
0
-3.1pp
Uniting Church
-4
-4.9pp
Data table
Religion for Mayrung. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 77 | 44.8% | 37.3% | 31 | 22.8% | 26.6% | +46 | +22.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 16.3% | 21.7% | 40 | 29.4% | 24.2% | -12 | -13.1pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 11.6% | 10.2% | 20 | 14.7% | 11.6% | 0 | -3.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 7.6% | 6.8% | 17 | 12.5% | 9.7% | -4 | -4.9pp |
| Total | 172 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +36 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.