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 Merrijig (Mansfield - Vic.), accounting for 55.8% (398 people). This share was higher than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 160 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Merrijig (Mansfield - Vic.) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Merrijig (Mansfield - Vic.) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Merrijig (Mansfield - Vic.), with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Judaism
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+160
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
+15
-2.3pp
Not stated
+30
+1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-7.5pp
Data table
Religion for Merrijig (Mansfield - Vic.). 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 | 398 | 55.8% | 49.0% | 238 | 44.5% | 35.7% | +160 | +11.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 108 | 15.1% | 17.1% | 93 | 17.4% | 21.7% | +15 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 87 | 12.2% | 8.6% | 57 | 10.7% | 10.1% | +30 | +1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 60 | 8.4% | 11.8% | 85 | 15.9% | 16.2% | -25 | -7.5pp |
| Judaism | 13 | 1.8% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 713 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 535 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +178 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.