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 Sawmill Settlement, accounting for 52.2% (48 people). This share was higher than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 4 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sawmill Settlement - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sawmill Settlement in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sawmill Settlement, with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
-2.5pp
Not stated
+8
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
+2
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Sawmill Settlement. 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 | 48 | 52.2% | 49.0% | 47 | 54.7% | 35.7% | +1 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 22.8% | 8.6% | 13 | 15.1% | 10.1% | +8 | +7.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 12.0% | 17.1% | 9 | 10.5% | 21.7% | +2 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.