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 Maaoupe, accounting for 50% (43 people). This share was lower than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 30 people and 32.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Maaoupe - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Maaoupe in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maaoupe, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
43
% of total
50.0%
Change from 2016
+22.5pp
43
50.0%
+22.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
17
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+16.5pp
17
19.8%
+16.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-32.2pp
12
14.0%
-32.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+22.5pp
Not stated
+14
+16.5pp
Western Catholic
-30
-32.2pp
Data table
Religion for Maaoupe. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 43 | 50.0% | 52.0% | 25 | 27.5% | 39.1% | +18 | +22.5pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 19.8% | 8.8% | 3 | 3.3% | 9.0% | +14 | +16.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 14.0% | 14.9% | 42 | 46.2% | 19.1% | -30 | -32.2pp |
| Total | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.