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 Miling, accounting for 38.7% (36 people). This share was lower than Moora (S) (39.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 19 people and 7.2 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Miling, with comparison markers for Moora (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-15
+2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-19
-7.2pp
Not stated
-5
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
-7
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Miling. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moora (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moora (S)% | Count | % | Moora (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 36 | 38.7% | 39.4% | 51 | 36.7% | 27.6% | -15 | +2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 19.4% | 16.9% | 37 | 26.6% | 24.9% | -19 | -7.2pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 18.3% | 13.4% | 22 | 15.8% | 11.3% | -5 | +2.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 16.1% | 19.2% | 22 | 15.8% | 23.6% | -7 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -46 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.