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 Mount Garnet, accounting for 30.6% (159 people). This share was lower than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 68 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Garnet - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Garnet in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Garnet, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
159
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
159
30.6%
+9.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
135
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
135
26.0%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
72
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
72
13.8%
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
56
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
56
10.8%
-7.8pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
2021 count
41
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
41
7.9%
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
17
3.3%
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
13
2.5%
+0.9pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
11
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
11
2.1%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+68
+9.7pp
Not stated
+78
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-4
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-7.8pp
Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God)
-15
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
-10
-2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+0.9pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+6
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Garnet. 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 | 159 | 30.6% | 39.6% | 91 | 20.9% | 29.5% | +68 | +9.7pp |
| Not stated | 135 | 26.0% | 11.8% | 57 | 13.1% | 11.2% | +78 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 72 | 13.8% | 17.8% | 76 | 17.5% | 21.9% | -4 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 56 | 10.8% | 11.7% | 81 | 18.6% | 15.5% | -25 | -7.8pp |
| Australian Christian Churches (Assemblies of God) | 41 | 7.9% | 0.4% | 56 | 12.9% | 0.7% | -15 | -5.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 3.3% | 4.4% | 27 | 6.2% | 6.0% | -10 | -2.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 2.5% | 3.2% | 7 | 1.6% | 3.0% | +6 | +0.9pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 11 | 2.1% | 1.1% | 5 | 1.1% | 1.1% | +6 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 520 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 435 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +85 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.