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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Middlebrook, accounting for 28.3% (17 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (11.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 6 people and 4.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Middlebrook - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Middlebrook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Middlebrook, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).

Middlebrook
Tablelands (R)

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

17

% of total

28.3%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

16

% of total

26.7%

Change from 2016

-1.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

15

% of total

25.0%

Change from 2016

+4.1pp

Data table

Religion for Middlebrook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).

Religion for Middlebrook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Religion for Middlebrook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Tablelands (R)%Count%Tablelands (R)%Countpp
Anglican Church of Australia1728.3%11.7%1330.2%15.5%+4-1.9pp
No Religion, so described1626.7%39.6%1227.9%29.5%+4-1.2pp
Western Catholic1525.0%17.8%920.9%21.9%+6+4.1pp
Total60100.0%100.0%43100.0%100.0%+170.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.