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 McMahons Reef, accounting for 30% (18 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (25.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 21.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
McMahons Reef - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for McMahons Reef 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 McMahons Reef, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+21.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-13.0pp
Western Catholic
-2
-4.3pp
Data table
Religion for McMahons Reef. 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 | 18 | 30.0% | 25.5% | 5 | 8.6% | 15.8% | +13 | +21.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 26.7% | 20.8% | 23 | 39.7% | 25.9% | -7 | -13.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 25.0% | 29.9% | 17 | 29.3% | 34.5% | -2 | -4.3pp |
| Total | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.