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 Brown Hill Creek, accounting for 62.7% (37 people). This share was higher than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 10.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Brown Hill Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Brown Hill Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Brown Hill Creek, with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).

Brown Hill Creek
Mitcham (C)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

37

% of total

62.7%

Change from 2016

+10.3pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

10

% of total

16.9%

Change from 2016

+9.8pp

Data table

Religion for Brown Hill Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).

Religion for Brown Hill Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
Religion for Brown Hill Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mitcham (C)%Count%Mitcham (C)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3762.7%49.4%2252.4%39.0%+15+10.3pp
Christianity, nfd1016.9%2.5%37.1%2.8%+7+9.8pp
Total59100.0%100.0%42100.0%100.0%+170.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.