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 Howqua Inlet, accounting for 39.4% (26 people). This share was lower than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7 people, while its share fell by 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Howqua Inlet - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Howqua Inlet 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 Howqua Inlet, with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
-9.3pp
Western Catholic
+4
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Howqua Inlet. 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 | 26 | 39.4% | 49.0% | 19 | 48.7% | 35.7% | +7 | -9.3pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 18.2% | 8.6% | - | - | 10.1% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 15.2% | 17.1% | 6 | 15.4% | 21.7% | +4 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.