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 Mount Mary, accounting for 56.7% (17 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 23.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Mary - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Mary in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Mary, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
56.7%
Change from 2016
+23.4pp
17
56.7%
+23.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+23.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Mary. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 56.7% | 45.9% | 5 | 33.3% | 34.4% | +12 | +23.4pp |
| Total | 30 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.