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 Middleton Beach, accounting for 44.7% (339 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 102 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Middleton Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Middleton Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Middleton Beach, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
339
% of total
44.7%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
339
44.7%
+11.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
159
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
159
20.9%
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
93
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
93
12.3%
-1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
40
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
40
5.3%
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
30
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
30
4.0%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
26
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
26
3.4%
+1.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
25
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
25
3.3%
+1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
10
1.3%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+102
+11.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-38
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
-4
-1.2pp
Not stated
-25
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
-2
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+11
+1.3pp
Baptist
+11
+1.4pp
Presbyterian
-12
-1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Middleton 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 | 339 | 44.7% | 50.1% | 237 | 32.9% | 37.8% | +102 | +11.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 159 | 20.9% | 11.8% | 197 | 27.4% | 16.6% | -38 | -6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 93 | 12.3% | 10.4% | 97 | 13.5% | 12.8% | -4 | -1.2pp |
| Not stated | 40 | 5.3% | 7.8% | 65 | 9.0% | 9.9% | -25 | -3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 30 | 4.0% | 2.7% | 32 | 4.4% | 4.0% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 26 | 3.4% | 4.8% | 15 | 2.1% | 4.1% | +11 | +1.3pp |
| Baptist | 25 | 3.3% | 3.1% | 14 | 1.9% | 3.2% | +11 | +1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 22 | 3.1% | 1.7% | -12 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 759 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 720 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +39 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.