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 Coolgardie (NSW), accounting for 52% (65 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 17.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coolgardie (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coolgardie (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coolgardie (NSW), with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
65
% of total
52.0%
Change from 2016
+17.4pp
65
52.0%
+17.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
24
19.2%
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
20
16.0%
-6.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+17.4pp
Western Catholic
+14
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-6.8pp
Data table
Religion for Coolgardie (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 65 | 52.0% | 42.4% | 44 | 34.6% | 30.2% | +21 | +17.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 19.2% | 19.7% | 10 | 7.9% | 21.9% | +14 | +11.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 16.0% | 15.0% | 29 | 22.8% | 19.1% | -9 | -6.8pp |
| Total | 125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 127 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.