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, Christianity, nfd was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Myrtle Park, accounting for 23.4% (11 people). This share was higher than Edward River (A) (1.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which increased by 2 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Myrtle Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Myrtle Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Edward River (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Myrtle Park, with comparison markers for Edward River (A).
Christianity, nfd
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Christianity, nfd
-1
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
+2
+4.3pp
Data table
Religion for Myrtle Park. 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 | |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 23.4% | 1.6% | 12 | 25.5% | 1.6% | -1 | -2.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 21.3% | 3.1% | 8 | 17.0% | 4.5% | +2 | +4.3pp |
| Total | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 47 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.