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 Miling, accounting for 38.7% (36 people). This share was lower than Moora (S) (39.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 11.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Miling - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Miling
Moora (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

36

% of total

38.7%

Change from 2016

+11.2pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

18

% of total

19.4%

Change from 2016

+2.0pp

Not stated

2021 count

17

% of total

18.3%

Change from 2016

+8.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

15

% of total

16.1%

Change from 2016

-1.3pp

Data table

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

Religion for Miling. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moora (S).
Religion for Miling. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moora (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Moora (S)%Count%Moora (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3638.7%39.4%1927.5%27.6%+17+11.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia1819.4%16.9%1217.4%24.9%+6+2.0pp
Not stated1718.3%13.4%710.1%11.3%+10+8.2pp
Western Catholic1516.1%19.2%1217.4%23.6%+3-1.3pp
Total93100.0%100.0%69100.0%100.0%+240.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.