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 Mornington (WA) (part), accounting for 40.5% (15 people). This share was lower than Harvey (S) (47.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 251 people, while its share rose by 0.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Mornington (WA) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Mornington (WA) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Harvey (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Mornington (WA) (part), with comparison markers for Harvey (S).

Mornington (WA) (part)
Harvey (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

15

% of total

40.5%

Change from 2016

+0.9pp

Data table

Religion for Mornington (WA) (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).

Religion for Mornington (WA) (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
Religion for Mornington (WA) (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Harvey (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Harvey (S)%Count%Harvey (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1540.5%47.5%26639.6%33.3%-251+0.9pp
Total37100.0%100.0%672100.0%100.0%-6350.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.