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 Hugh, accounting for 15.1% (136 people). This share was lower than MacDonnell (R) (16.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 73 people and 7.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hugh - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hugh 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 Hugh, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Lutheran
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-37
-7.3pp
No Religion, so described
+73
+7.8pp
Lutheran
+16
+1.6pp
Western Catholic
-14
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Hugh. 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 | |
| Not stated | 647 | 72.0% | 21.0% | 684 | 79.3% | 30.2% | -37 | -7.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 136 | 15.1% | 16.6% | 63 | 7.3% | 8.7% | +73 | +7.8pp |
| Lutheran | 55 | 6.1% | 38.5% | 39 | 4.5% | 36.1% | +16 | +1.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 3.9% | 15.0% | 49 | 5.7% | 15.8% | -14 | -1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 2.1% | 1.1% | 25 | 2.9% | 1.6% | -6 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 898 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 863 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +35 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.