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 Port Albany, accounting for 64.5% (80 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 25.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Port Albany - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Port Albany in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Albany, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+34
+25.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-2.5pp
Western Catholic
+5
+3.7pp
Data table
Religion for Port Albany. 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 | 80 | 64.5% | 50.1% | 46 | 39.3% | 37.8% | +34 | +25.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 13.7% | 11.8% | 19 | 16.2% | 16.6% | -2 | -2.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 10.5% | 10.4% | 8 | 6.8% | 12.8% | +5 | +3.7pp |
| Total | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.