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, Lutheran was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Mount Zeil, accounting for 52.3% (34 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (38.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 18 people and 20.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Zeil - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Zeil 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 Mount Zeil, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).
Lutheran
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Lutheran
+7
+18.1pp
Not stated
+8
+15.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Zeil. 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 | |
| Lutheran | 34 | 52.3% | 38.5% | 27 | 34.2% | 36.1% | +7 | +18.1pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 27.7% | 21.0% | 10 | 12.7% | 30.2% | +8 | +15.0pp |
| Total | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.