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 Murdunna, accounting for 42.8% (139 people). This share was lower than Tasman (M) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 95 people and 6.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murdunna - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murdunna in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tasman (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murdunna, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
139
% of total
42.8%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
139
42.8%
+6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
59
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
59
18.2%
-4.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
49
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
49
15.1%
+11.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
36
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
36
11.1%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
11
3.4%
-6.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+95
+6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+31
-4.9pp
Western Catholic
+44
+11.0pp
Not stated
+23
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-6.5pp
Data table
Religion for Murdunna. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tasman (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tasman (M)% | Count | % | Tasman (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 139 | 42.8% | 50.4% | 44 | 36.4% | 40.4% | +95 | +6.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 59 | 18.2% | 16.2% | 28 | 23.1% | 21.6% | +31 | -4.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 49 | 15.1% | 10.7% | 5 | 4.1% | 11.4% | +44 | +11.0pp |
| Not stated | 36 | 11.1% | 11.7% | 13 | 10.7% | 13.8% | +23 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 3.4% | 2.0% | 12 | 9.9% | 2.0% | -1 | -6.5pp |
| Total | 325 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +204 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.