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 Mount Hardey, accounting for 63.9% (92 people). This share was higher than York (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 10 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Hardey - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Hardey in 2021 for persons, with comparison against York (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Hardey, with comparison markers for York (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
92
% of total
63.9%
Change from 2016
+14.8pp
92
63.9%
+14.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
28
19.4%
-0.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
16
11.1%
-3.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
+14.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-0.8pp
Western Catholic
-10
-3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Hardey. 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 | 92 | 63.9% | 43.8% | 85 | 49.1% | 32.9% | +7 | +14.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 19.4% | 19.2% | 35 | 20.2% | 22.7% | -7 | -0.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 11.1% | 11.6% | 26 | 15.0% | 14.5% | -10 | -3.9pp |
| Total | 144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 173 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.