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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Middle Creek (part), accounting for 55% (11 people). This share was higher than Pyrenees (S) (14.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 1 people, while its share fell by 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Middle Creek (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Middle Creek (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Pyrenees (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Middle Creek (part), with comparison markers for Pyrenees (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
55.0%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
11
55.0%
-7.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+1
-7.5pp
Data table
Religion for Middle Creek (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Pyrenees (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | % | Pyrenees (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 55.0% | 14.7% | 10 | 62.5% | 17.3% | +1 | -7.5pp |
| Total | 20 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 16 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.