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 Cooee, accounting for 49.6% (297 people). This share was lower than Burnie (C) (53.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 84 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cooee - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cooee in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Burnie (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cooee, with comparison markers for Burnie (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
297
% of total
49.6%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
297
49.6%
+8.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
73
% of total
12.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
73
12.2%
-2.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
63
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
63
10.5%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
41
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
41
6.8%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
28
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
28
4.7%
+1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
20
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
20
3.3%
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
20
3.3%
-4.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
13
2.2%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+84
+8.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-2.1pp
Western Catholic
-12
-4.0pp
Not stated
+3
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+1.2pp
Baptist
-2
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
-22
-4.8pp
Presbyterian
-5
-1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Cooee. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Burnie (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | % | Burnie (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 297 | 49.6% | 53.5% | 213 | 41.2% | 37.6% | +84 | +8.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 73 | 12.2% | 11.2% | 74 | 14.3% | 18.3% | -1 | -2.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 63 | 10.5% | 11.4% | 75 | 14.5% | 15.4% | -12 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 41 | 6.8% | 6.7% | 38 | 7.4% | 8.6% | +3 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 28 | 4.7% | 3.0% | 18 | 3.5% | 3.4% | +10 | +1.2pp |
| Baptist | 20 | 3.3% | 1.7% | 22 | 4.3% | 2.5% | -2 | -1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 3.3% | 3.7% | 42 | 8.1% | 5.9% | -22 | -4.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 2.2% | 0.7% | 18 | 3.5% | 1.1% | -5 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 599 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 517 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +82 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.