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 Merkanooka, accounting for 47.1% (24 people). This share was higher than Morawa (S) (39%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 40.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Merkanooka - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Merkanooka in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Morawa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Merkanooka, with comparison markers for Morawa (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+40.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-14.1pp
Data table
Religion for Merkanooka. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Morawa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Morawa (S)% | Count | % | Morawa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 24 | 47.1% | 39.0% | 3 | 6.3% | 30.5% | +21 | +40.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 25.5% | 15.2% | 19 | 39.6% | 22.6% | -6 | -14.1pp |
| Total | 51 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.