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 Maindample, accounting for 55.6% (130 people). This share was higher than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 51 people and 15.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Maindample - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Maindample 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 Maindample, with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+51
+15.9pp
Western Catholic
-1
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-4.2pp
Not stated
-11
-6.5pp
Data table
Religion for Maindample. 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 | 130 | 55.6% | 49.0% | 79 | 39.7% | 35.7% | +51 | +15.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 52 | 22.2% | 17.1% | 53 | 26.6% | 21.7% | -1 | -4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 9.4% | 11.8% | 27 | 13.6% | 16.2% | -5 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 5.6% | 8.6% | 24 | 12.1% | 10.1% | -11 | -6.5pp |
| Total | 234 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 199 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +35 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.