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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Hale, accounting for 46.7% (28 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (15%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 30.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against MacDonnell (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hale, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+5
+19.3pp
No Religion, so described
+15
+30.2pp
Data table
Religion for Hale. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 46.7% | 15.0% | 23 | 27.4% | 15.8% | +5 | +19.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 26 | 43.3% | 16.6% | 11 | 13.1% | 8.7% | +15 | +30.2pp |
| Total | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.