Cultural diversity
Religion
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 Barjarg (part), accounting for 60.1% (83 people). This share was higher than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 15.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barjarg (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barjarg (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barjarg (part), with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+28
+15.7pp
Western Catholic
+8
+4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Barjarg (part). 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 | 83 | 60.1% | 49.0% | 55 | 44.4% | 35.7% | +28 | +15.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 13.8% | 17.1% | 11 | 8.9% | 21.7% | +8 | +4.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 13.0% | 11.8% | 16 | 12.9% | 16.2% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 138 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.