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 Hovells Creek, accounting for 50% (14 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (25.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 6 people and 5.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hovells Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hovells Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hovells Creek, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2
+20.0pp
Data table
Religion for Hovells Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 14 | 50.0% | 25.5% | 12 | 30.0% | 15.8% | +2 | +20.0pp |
| Total | 28 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.