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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Mackenzie River, accounting for 31.4% (27 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (10.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 13 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mackenzie River - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mackenzie River in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mackenzie River, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
27
% of total
31.4%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
27
31.4%
+13.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
17
19.8%
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
12
14.0%
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
12
14.0%
+2.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
10
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
10
11.6%
+7.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+13
+13.7pp
No Religion, so described
+8
+8.4pp
Western Catholic
-3
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
+3
+2.6pp
Lutheran
+7
+7.8pp
Data table
Religion for Mackenzie River. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | % | Isaac (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 31.4% | 10.7% | 14 | 17.7% | 16.7% | +13 | +13.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 19.8% | 35.2% | 9 | 11.4% | 22.3% | +8 | +8.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 14.0% | 18.8% | 15 | 19.0% | 25.9% | -3 | -5.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 14.0% | 4.1% | 9 | 11.4% | 7.4% | +3 | +2.6pp |
| Lutheran | 10 | 11.6% | 0.7% | 3 | 3.8% | 0.8% | +7 | +7.8pp |
| Total | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.