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 Middlemount, accounting for 32.8% (616 people). This share was lower than Isaac (R) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 291 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Middlemount - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Middlemount in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Middlemount, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).
Not stated
2021 count
660
% of total
35.2%
Change from 2016
+28.7pp
660
35.2%
+28.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
616
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
616
32.8%
+9.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
294
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
294
15.7%
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
130
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
130
6.9%
-12.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
30
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
30
1.6%
-5.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
22
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
22
1.2%
-2.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
22
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
22
1.2%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
20
1.1%
-6.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
13
0.7%
-0.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
13
0.7%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+515
+28.7pp
No Religion, so described
+95
+9.3pp
Western Catholic
-152
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-291
-12.1pp
Uniting Church
-135
-5.8pp
Lutheran
-55
-2.3pp
Presbyterian
-40
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-142
-6.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-21
-0.8pp
Hinduism
+7
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Middlemount. 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 | |
| Not stated | 660 | 35.2% | 22.0% | 145 | 6.5% | 15.6% | +515 | +28.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 616 | 32.8% | 35.2% | 521 | 23.5% | 22.3% | +95 | +9.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 294 | 15.7% | 18.8% | 446 | 20.1% | 25.9% | -152 | -4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 130 | 6.9% | 10.7% | 421 | 19.0% | 16.7% | -291 | -12.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 30 | 1.6% | 4.1% | 165 | 7.4% | 7.4% | -135 | -5.8pp |
| Lutheran | 22 | 1.2% | 0.7% | 77 | 3.5% | 0.8% | -55 | -2.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 22 | 1.2% | 1.4% | 62 | 2.8% | 2.5% | -40 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 1.1% | 2.1% | 162 | 7.3% | 2.8% | -142 | -6.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 13 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 34 | 1.5% | 1.1% | -21 | -0.8pp |
| Hinduism | 13 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 6 | 0.3% | 0.5% | +7 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,877 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,217 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -340 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.