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, 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
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Lutheran
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.