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 Younghusband, accounting for 48% (110 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Younghusband - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Younghusband in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Younghusband, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
110
% of total
48.0%
Change from 2016
+9.3pp
110
48.0%
+9.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
34
14.8%
+3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
23
10.0%
+2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
21
9.2%
-6.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
19
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
19
8.3%
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
13
5.7%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+28
+9.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
+3.0pp
Not stated
+7
+2.5pp
Uniting Church
-12
-6.4pp
Lutheran
-8
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
-2
-1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Younghusband. 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 | 110 | 48.0% | 45.9% | 82 | 38.7% | 34.4% | +28 | +9.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 14.8% | 8.9% | 25 | 11.8% | 10.0% | +9 | +3.0pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 10.0% | 12.4% | 16 | 7.5% | 12.3% | +7 | +2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 9.2% | 6.5% | 33 | 15.6% | 10.6% | -12 | -6.4pp |
| Lutheran | 19 | 8.3% | 11.3% | 27 | 12.7% | 14.0% | -8 | -4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 5.7% | 7.3% | 15 | 7.1% | 9.2% | -2 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 229 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 212 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.