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 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
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
Uniting Church
Not stated
Western Catholic
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.