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 Maimuru, accounting for 26.9% (39 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (25.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 14.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Maimuru - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Maimuru 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 Maimuru, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Islam
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-1.3pp
Western Catholic
-9
-7.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+4.4pp
Baptist
+5
+3.2pp
Islam
-3
-2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Maimuru. 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 | 39 | 26.9% | 25.5% | 17 | 12.4% | 15.8% | +22 | +14.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 22.8% | 20.8% | 33 | 24.1% | 25.9% | 0 | -1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 30 | 20.7% | 29.9% | 39 | 28.5% | 34.5% | -9 | -7.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 11.0% | 1.5% | 9 | 6.6% | 1.5% | +7 | +4.4pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 8.3% | 0.7% | 7 | 5.1% | 0.9% | +5 | +3.2pp |
| Islam | 10 | 6.9% | 2.7% | 13 | 9.5% | 1.5% | -3 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.