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 Goode Beach, accounting for 55.7% (141 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 34 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goode Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goode Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goode Beach, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+34
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-4.4pp
Not stated
+2
-1.1pp
Western Catholic
+3
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Goode Beach. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 141 | 55.7% | 50.1% | 107 | 53.5% | 37.8% | +34 | +2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 47 | 18.6% | 11.8% | 46 | 23.0% | 16.6% | +1 | -4.4pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 7.9% | 7.8% | 18 | 9.0% | 9.9% | +2 | -1.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 7.5% | 10.4% | 16 | 8.0% | 12.8% | +3 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 253 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 200 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +53 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.