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 Memagong, accounting for 37% (34 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (25.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 22 people and 25.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Memagong - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Memagong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Memagong, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).

Memagong
Hilltops (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

34

% of total

37.0%

Change from 2016

-7.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

31

% of total

33.7%

Change from 2016

+25.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

16

% of total

17.4%

Change from 2016

-9.5pp

Data table

Religion for Memagong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).

Religion for Memagong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
Religion for Memagong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Hilltops (A)%Count%Hilltops (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3437.0%25.5%4844.4%15.8%-14-7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia3133.7%20.8%98.3%25.9%+22+25.4pp
Western Catholic1617.4%29.9%2926.9%34.5%-13-9.5pp
Total92100.0%100.0%108100.0%100.0%-160.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.