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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Monteagle, accounting for 28.6% (63 people). This share was lower than Hilltops (A) (29.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Monteagle - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Monteagle in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Monteagle, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
63
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
63
28.6%
-5.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
59
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
59
26.8%
+8.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
56
% of total
25.5%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
56
25.5%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
18
8.2%
+6.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
11
5.0%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-5
-5.1pp
No Religion, so described
+21
+8.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-5.2pp
Not stated
+14
+6.2pp
Uniting Church
-2
-1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Monteagle. 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 | 63 | 28.6% | 29.9% | 68 | 33.7% | 34.5% | -5 | -5.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 59 | 26.8% | 25.5% | 38 | 18.8% | 15.8% | +21 | +8.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 56 | 25.5% | 20.8% | 62 | 30.7% | 25.9% | -6 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 8.2% | 8.7% | 4 | 2.0% | 8.2% | +14 | +6.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 5.0% | 3.7% | 13 | 6.4% | 4.6% | -2 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 220 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.