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 May Downs, accounting for 39.3% (33 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 19.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
May Downs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for May Downs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for May Downs, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
33
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+19.8pp
33
39.3%
+19.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
23
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
23
27.4%
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
13
15.5%
-2.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16
+19.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
-3
-2.9pp
Data table
Religion for May Downs. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 33 | 39.3% | 35.2% | 17 | 19.5% | 22.3% | +16 | +19.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 27.4% | 10.7% | 23 | 26.4% | 16.7% | 0 | +1.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 15.5% | 18.8% | 16 | 18.4% | 25.9% | -3 | -2.9pp |
| Total | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.