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 Mandemar, accounting for 35.4% (23 people). This share was lower than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 14.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mandemar - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mandemar in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mandemar, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+14.7pp
Not stated
+8
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
-7
-14.5pp
Data table
Religion for Mandemar. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wingecarribee (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 23 | 35.4% | 36.4% | 12 | 20.7% | 26.0% | +11 | +14.7pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 27.7% | 6.3% | 10 | 17.2% | 8.7% | +8 | +10.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 20.0% | 20.3% | 20 | 34.5% | 22.2% | -7 | -14.5pp |
| Total | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.