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 Bryan, accounting for 48.1% (50 people). This share was higher than Goyder (DC) (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 19 people and 19.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Bryan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Bryan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goyder (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Bryan, with comparison markers for Goyder (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+19
+19.7pp
Western Catholic
+3
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-6.7pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Bryan. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goyder (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Goyder (DC)% | Count | % | Goyder (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 50 | 48.1% | 39.0% | 31 | 28.4% | 26.5% | +19 | +19.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 19.2% | 10.9% | 17 | 15.6% | 13.8% | +3 | +3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 14.4% | 9.3% | 23 | 21.1% | 12.1% | -8 | -6.7pp |
| Total | 104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.