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 Ghan, accounting for 48.4% (59 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (16.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 23.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ghan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ghan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ghan, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Lutheran
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+23.4pp
Western Catholic
+1
+0.1pp
Lutheran
-5
-5.0pp
Not stated
-24
-21.3pp
Data table
Religion for Ghan. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | % | MacDonnell (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 59 | 48.4% | 16.6% | 29 | 25.0% | 8.7% | +30 | +23.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 14.8% | 15.0% | 17 | 14.7% | 15.8% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 18 | 14.8% | 38.5% | 23 | 19.8% | 36.1% | -5 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 12.3% | 21.0% | 39 | 33.6% | 30.2% | -24 | -21.3pp |
| Total | 122 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 116 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.