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 Maalan, accounting for 50% (15 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,241 people, while its share rose by 19.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Maalan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Maalan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maalan, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
+19.7pp
15
50.0%
+19.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,241
+19.7pp
Data table
Religion for Maalan. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 50.0% | 39.6% | 1,256 | 30.3% | 29.5% | -1,241 | +19.7pp |
| Total | 30 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,119 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.