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 Monbulla, accounting for 46% (57 people). This share was lower than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 36 people and 26.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Monbulla - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Monbulla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Monbulla, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).

Monbulla
Wattle Range (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

57

% of total

46.0%

Change from 2016

+26.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

23

% of total

18.5%

Change from 2016

-11.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

13

% of total

10.5%

Change from 2016

-7.8pp

Not stated

2021 count

11

% of total

8.9%

Change from 2016

+3.4pp

Data table

Religion for Monbulla. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).

Religion for Monbulla. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
Religion for Monbulla. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Wattle Range (DC)%Count%Wattle Range (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5746.0%52.0%2119.3%39.1%+36+26.7pp
Western Catholic2318.5%14.9%3330.3%19.1%-10-11.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia1310.5%7.6%2018.3%10.6%-7-7.8pp
Not stated118.9%8.8%65.5%9.0%+5+3.4pp
Total124100.0%100.0%109100.0%100.0%+150.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.