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 Macs Cove, accounting for 34.7% (42 people). This share was lower than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Macs Cove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Macs Cove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Macs Cove, with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
42
% of total
34.7%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
42
34.7%
+5.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
22
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
22
18.2%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
22
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
22
18.2%
+5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-11.1pp
15
12.4%
-11.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-
12
9.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+17
+5.3pp
Western Catholic
+4
-3.0pp
Not stated
+11
+5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-11.1pp
Data table
Religion for Macs Cove. 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 | 42 | 34.7% | 49.0% | 25 | 29.4% | 35.7% | +17 | +5.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 18.2% | 17.1% | 18 | 21.2% | 21.7% | +4 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 22 | 18.2% | 8.6% | 11 | 12.9% | 10.1% | +11 | +5.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 12.4% | 11.8% | 20 | 23.5% | 16.2% | -5 | -11.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 9.9% | 2.0% | - | - | 2.0% | - | - |
| Total | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +36 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.