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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Milbrulong, accounting for 32% (39 people). This share was higher than Lockhart (A) (24.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Milbrulong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Milbrulong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lockhart (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Milbrulong, with comparison markers for Lockhart (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Lutheran
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
+9
+2.3pp
Lutheran
+12
+7.8pp
Uniting Church
0
-3.3pp
Data table
Religion for Milbrulong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lockhart (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lockhart (A)% | Count | % | Lockhart (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 39 | 32.0% | 24.9% | 19 | 20.4% | 17.2% | +20 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 23.8% | 28.5% | 20 | 21.5% | 29.3% | +9 | +2.3pp |
| Lutheran | 20 | 16.4% | 4.1% | 8 | 8.6% | 4.2% | +12 | +7.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 10.7% | 7.9% | 13 | 14.0% | 10.2% | 0 | -3.3pp |
| Total | 122 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.