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 Hillville, accounting for 38% (111 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 437 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hillville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hillville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hillville, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
111
% of total
38.0%
Change from 2016
+17.5pp
111
38.0%
+17.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
75
% of total
25.7%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
75
25.7%
-4.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
35
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-11.1pp
35
12.0%
-11.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
21
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
21
7.2%
+2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
20
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
20
6.8%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
12
4.1%
+3.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
11
3.8%
+3.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-237
+17.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-437
-4.5pp
Western Catholic
-357
-11.1pp
Presbyterian
-67
+2.0pp
Not stated
-129
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-7
+3.0pp
Baptist
+8
+3.6pp
Data table
Religion for Hillville. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 111 | 38.0% | 36.2% | 348 | 20.5% | 24.4% | -237 | +17.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 75 | 25.7% | 22.6% | 512 | 30.2% | 28.6% | -437 | -4.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 12.0% | 16.7% | 392 | 23.1% | 19.1% | -357 | -11.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 21 | 7.2% | 3.0% | 88 | 5.2% | 3.9% | -67 | +2.0pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 6.8% | 8.2% | 149 | 8.8% | 9.0% | -129 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 4.1% | 2.2% | 19 | 1.1% | 2.1% | -7 | +3.0pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 3.8% | 1.7% | 3 | 0.2% | 2.1% | +8 | +3.6pp |
| Total | 292 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,698 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,406 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.