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 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).
No Religion, so described
Christianity, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+10.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+9.8pp
Data table
Religion for Brown Hill Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mitcham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | % | Mitcham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 37 | 62.7% | 49.4% | 22 | 52.4% | 39.0% | +15 | +10.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 16.9% | 2.5% | 3 | 7.1% | 2.8% | +7 | +9.8pp |
| Total | 59 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.