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 Mornington (S), accounting for 43.9% (439 people). This share was higher than Regional Qld (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 127 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mornington (S) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mornington (S) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional Qld and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mornington (S), with comparison markers for Regional Qld.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
439
% of total
43.9%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
439
43.9%
+5.0pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
209
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
209
20.9%
+10.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
180
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
180
18.0%
-9.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
117
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
117
11.7%
+1.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
19
1.9%
-4.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
+5.0pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
+92
+10.5pp
Uniting Church
-127
-9.3pp
Not stated
0
+1.3pp
Western Catholic
-57
-4.8pp
Data table
Religion for Mornington (S). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional Qld.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | % | Regional Qld% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 439 | 43.9% | 40.1% | 438 | 38.9% | 27.9% | +1 | +5.0pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 209 | 20.9% | 0.0% | 117 | 10.4% | 0.0% | +92 | +10.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 180 | 18.0% | 4.0% | 307 | 27.3% | 5.6% | -127 | -9.3pp |
| Not stated | 117 | 11.7% | 8.8% | 117 | 10.4% | 10.1% | 0 | +1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 1.9% | 18.7% | 76 | 6.7% | 22.0% | -57 | -4.8pp |
| Total | 1,001 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -125 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.