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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Nive, accounting for 35.4% (17 people). This share was higher than Murweh (S) (29%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 14 people and 22.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nive - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nive 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 Nive, with comparison markers for Murweh (S).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+14
+22.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-33.9pp
No Religion, so described
+5
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Nive. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 35.4% | 29.0% | 3 | 13.0% | 33.9% | +14 | +22.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 31.3% | 19.9% | 15 | 65.2% | 26.1% | 0 | -33.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 20.8% | 26.6% | 5 | 21.7% | 16.0% | +5 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.