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 Millicent, accounting for 53.5% (2,730 people). This share was higher than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 679 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Millicent - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Millicent in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Millicent, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,730
% of total
53.5%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
2,730
53.5%
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
757
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
757
14.8%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
412
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
412
8.1%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
355
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
355
7.0%
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
263
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
263
5.2%
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
147
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
147
2.9%
-2.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
94
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
94
1.8%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
70
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
70
1.4%
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
45
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
45
0.9%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
36
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
36
0.7%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+679
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
-212
-4.2pp
Not stated
-89
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-119
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
-115
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
-112
-2.2pp
Lutheran
-42
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+11
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+17
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Millicent. 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 | 2,730 | 53.5% | 52.0% | 2,051 | 40.2% | 39.1% | +679 | +13.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 757 | 14.8% | 14.9% | 969 | 19.0% | 19.1% | -212 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 412 | 8.1% | 8.8% | 501 | 9.8% | 9.0% | -89 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 355 | 7.0% | 7.6% | 474 | 9.3% | 10.6% | -119 | -2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 263 | 5.2% | 4.9% | 378 | 7.4% | 7.7% | -115 | -2.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 147 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 259 | 5.1% | 5.7% | -112 | -2.2pp |
| Lutheran | 94 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 136 | 2.7% | 2.9% | -42 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 70 | 1.4% | 1.4% | 55 | 1.1% | 1.5% | +15 | +0.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 45 | 0.9% | 0.6% | 34 | 0.7% | 0.5% | +11 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 36 | 0.7% | 0.6% | 19 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +17 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 5,104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.