Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Monbulla, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+36
+26.7pp
Western Catholic
-10
-11.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-7.8pp
Not stated
+5
+3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Monbulla. 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 | 57 | 46.0% | 52.0% | 21 | 19.3% | 39.1% | +36 | +26.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 18.5% | 14.9% | 33 | 30.3% | 19.1% | -10 | -11.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 10.5% | 7.6% | 20 | 18.3% | 10.6% | -7 | -7.8pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 8.9% | 8.8% | 6 | 5.5% | 9.0% | +5 | +3.4pp |
| Total | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.