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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Milvale (part), accounting for 31% (27 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (29.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Milvale (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Milvale (part) 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 Milvale (part), with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
Western Catholic
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-3
-14.5pp
Not stated
+18
+18.8pp
No Religion, so described
+13
+12.4pp
Data table
Religion for Milvale (part). 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 31.0% | 29.9% | 30 | 45.5% | 34.5% | -3 | -14.5pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 26.4% | 8.7% | 5 | 7.6% | 8.2% | +18 | +18.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 20 | 23.0% | 25.5% | 7 | 10.6% | 15.8% | +13 | +12.4pp |
| Total | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.