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 Bridge Creek (part), accounting for 45.8% (55 people). This share was lower than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bridge Creek (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bridge Creek (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bridge Creek (part), with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
55
% of total
45.8%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
55
45.8%
+11.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-13.5pp
15
12.5%
-13.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
14
11.7%
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
11
9.2%
-5.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
10
8.3%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+11.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-13.5pp
Western Catholic
-3
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
-3
-5.4pp
Not stated
+3
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Bridge Creek (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 | 55 | 45.8% | 49.0% | 33 | 34.4% | 35.7% | +22 | +11.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 12.5% | 11.8% | 25 | 26.0% | 16.2% | -10 | -13.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 11.7% | 17.1% | 17 | 17.7% | 21.7% | -3 | -6.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 9.2% | 4.2% | 14 | 14.6% | 5.7% | -3 | -5.4pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 7 | 7.3% | 10.1% | +3 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.