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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mingenew, with comparison markers for Mingenew (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+13.2pp
Not stated
+18
+7.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-8.7pp
Western Catholic
-23
-8.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mingenew. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mingenew (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mingenew (S)% | Count | % | Mingenew (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 116 | 45.3% | 48.2% | 86 | 32.1% | 30.9% | +30 | +13.2pp |
| Not stated | 50 | 19.5% | 17.4% | 32 | 11.9% | 11.9% | +18 | +7.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 38 | 14.8% | 14.0% | 63 | 23.5% | 24.5% | -25 | -8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 38 | 14.8% | 15.5% | 61 | 22.8% | 22.1% | -23 | -8.0pp |
| Total | 256 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 268 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.