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 Mount Pelion, accounting for 41.2% (35 people). This share was higher than Mackay (R) (36.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 29 people and 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Pelion - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Pelion in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mackay (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Pelion, with comparison markers for Mackay (R).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
-29
-13.0pp
Not stated
+9
+13.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Pelion. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mackay (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | % | Mackay (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 35 | 41.2% | 36.6% | 36 | 27.5% | 23.6% | -1 | +13.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 25.9% | 23.6% | 51 | 38.9% | 28.0% | -29 | -13.0pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 17.6% | 10.2% | 6 | 4.6% | 9.4% | +9 | +13.0pp |
| Total | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 131 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -46 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.