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 Mondrook, accounting for 36% (64 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mondrook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mondrook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mondrook, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Presbyterian
Christianity, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-4.0pp
Western Catholic
-3
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
+2
+1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+2.9pp
Data table
Religion for Mondrook. 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 | 64 | 36.0% | 36.2% | 53 | 29.3% | 24.4% | +11 | +6.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 42 | 23.6% | 22.6% | 50 | 27.6% | 28.6% | -8 | -4.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 14.0% | 16.7% | 28 | 15.5% | 19.1% | -3 | -1.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 7.9% | 3.0% | 12 | 6.6% | 3.9% | +2 | +1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 6.2% | 2.2% | 6 | 3.3% | 2.1% | +5 | +2.9pp |
| Total | 178 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 181 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.