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 South Murchison, accounting for 41.2% (28 people). This share was similar to Murchison (S) (41.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Murchison - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Murchison in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murchison (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Murchison, with comparison markers for Murchison (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
28
% of total
41.2%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
28
41.2%
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
33.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
23
33.8%
-1.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
-5.6pp
14
20.6%
-5.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
+12.0pp
Western Catholic
0
-1.6pp
Not stated
-3
-5.6pp
Data table
Religion for South Murchison. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murchison (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Murchison (S)% | Count | % | Murchison (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 28 | 41.2% | 41.2% | 19 | 29.2% | 23.3% | +9 | +12.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 33.8% | 31.4% | 23 | 35.4% | 23.3% | 0 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 20.6% | 16.7% | 17 | 26.2% | 34.2% | -3 | -5.6pp |
| Total | 68 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.