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 Malebelling, accounting for 39.5% (15 people). This share was lower than York (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10 people and 24.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Malebelling - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Malebelling in 2021 for persons, with comparison against York (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Malebelling, with comparison markers for York (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+24.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
+7.7pp
Data table
Religion for Malebelling. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | York (S)% | Count | % | York (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 39.5% | 43.8% | 5 | 14.7% | 32.9% | +10 | +24.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 34.2% | 19.2% | 9 | 26.5% | 22.7% | +4 | +7.7pp |
| Total | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 34 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.