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 Ancona, accounting for 44.8% (39 people). This share was lower than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ancona - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ancona in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ancona, with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+11.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-1.4pp
Not stated
+5
+5.6pp
Uniting Church
+1
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Ancona. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mansfield (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mansfield (S)% | Count | % | Mansfield (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 39 | 44.8% | 49.0% | 29 | 33.7% | 35.7% | +10 | +11.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 17.2% | 11.8% | 16 | 18.6% | 16.2% | -1 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 14.9% | 8.6% | 8 | 9.3% | 10.1% | +5 | +5.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 11.5% | 4.2% | 9 | 10.5% | 5.7% | +1 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.