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, Pentecostal, nfd was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Munyabla, accounting for 27.3% (21 people). This share was higher than Lockhart (A) (1.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Pentecostal, nfd, which increased by 18 people and 21 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Munyabla - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Munyabla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lockhart (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Munyabla, with comparison markers for Lockhart (A).
Pentecostal, nfd
Christianity, nfd
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Pentecostal, nfd
+18
+21.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+0.2pp
No Religion, so described
+4
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Munyabla. 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 | |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 21 | 27.3% | 1.4% | 3 | 6.3% | 0.9% | +18 | +21.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 16.9% | 2.7% | 8 | 16.7% | 1.3% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 13.0% | 24.9% | 6 | 12.5% | 17.2% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 77 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.