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, Hinduism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Cradle Mountain (part), accounting for 29% (45 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (0.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 11 people and 20 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cradle Mountain (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cradle Mountain (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cradle Mountain (part), with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
Not stated
Hinduism
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+37
+12.0pp
No Religion, so described
+5
-21.6pp
Data table
Religion for Cradle Mountain (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 50 | 32.3% | 10.0% | 13 | 20.3% | 10.8% | +37 | +12.0pp |
| Hinduism | 45 | 29.0% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 32 | 20.6% | 51.9% | 27 | 42.2% | 37.7% | +5 | -21.6pp |
| Total | 155 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +91 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.