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 Barwite, accounting for 55.6% (140 people). This share was higher than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 41 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barwite - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barwite 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 Barwite, with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+41
+13.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-1.8pp
Western Catholic
+1
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
-5
-2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Barwite. 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 | 140 | 55.6% | 49.0% | 99 | 42.5% | 35.7% | +41 | +13.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 43 | 17.1% | 11.8% | 44 | 18.9% | 16.2% | -1 | -1.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 13.9% | 17.1% | 34 | 14.6% | 21.7% | +1 | -0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 5.2% | 4.2% | 18 | 7.7% | 5.7% | -5 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 252 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 233 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.