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 Morven (Qld), accounting for 37.7% (72 people). This share was higher than Murweh (S) (26.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 32 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Morven (Qld) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Morven (Qld) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murweh (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Morven (Qld), with comparison markers for Murweh (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+32
+17.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-27
-13.3pp
Western Catholic
-24
-12.1pp
Not stated
+6
+3.1pp
Data table
Religion for Morven (Qld). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murweh (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Murweh (S)% | Count | % | Murweh (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 72 | 37.7% | 26.6% | 40 | 20.5% | 16.0% | +32 | +17.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 27.7% | 19.9% | 80 | 41.0% | 26.1% | -27 | -13.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 14.1% | 29.0% | 51 | 26.2% | 33.9% | -24 | -12.1pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 5.2% | 13.2% | 4 | 2.1% | 9.1% | +6 | +3.1pp |
| Total | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.