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 Mingenew, accounting for 45.3% (116 people). This share was lower than Mingenew (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 13.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Mingenew - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Mingenew in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mingenew (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Mingenew, with comparison markers for Mingenew (S).

Mingenew
Mingenew (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

116

% of total

45.3%

Change from 2016

+13.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

50

% of total

19.5%

Change from 2016

+7.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

38

% of total

14.8%

Change from 2016

-8.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

38

% of total

14.8%

Change from 2016

-8.0pp

Data table

Religion for Mingenew. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mingenew (S).

Religion for Mingenew. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mingenew (S).
Religion for Mingenew. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mingenew (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mingenew (S)%Count%Mingenew (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described11645.3%48.2%8632.1%30.9%+30+13.2pp
Not stated5019.5%17.4%3211.9%11.9%+18+7.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia3814.8%14.0%6323.5%24.5%-25-8.7pp
Western Catholic3814.8%15.5%6122.8%22.1%-23-8.0pp
Total256100.0%100.0%268100.0%100.0%-120.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.