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 Howes Creek, accounting for 72.3% (47 people). This share was higher than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 30.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Howes Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Howes Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Howes Creek, with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
47
% of total
72.3%
Change from 2016
+30.1pp
47
72.3%
+30.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+30.1pp
Data table
Religion for Howes Creek. 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 | 47 | 72.3% | 49.0% | 27 | 42.2% | 35.7% | +20 | +30.1pp |
| Total | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.