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 Leawood Gardens (part), accounting for 36.8% (21 people). This share was lower than Mitcham (C) (49.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Leawood Gardens (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Leawood Gardens (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mitcham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Leawood Gardens (part), with comparison markers for Mitcham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
21
% of total
36.8%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
21
36.8%
+9.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
12
21.1%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+9.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Leawood Gardens (part). 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 | 21 | 36.8% | 49.4% | 16 | 27.1% | 39.0% | +5 | +9.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 21.1% | 8.7% | 12 | 20.3% | 11.1% | 0 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 59 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.