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 Coopers Shoot, accounting for 51.9% (204 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 79 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coopers Shoot - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coopers Shoot in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coopers Shoot, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
204
% of total
51.9%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
204
51.9%
+4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
54
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
54
13.7%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
42
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
42
10.7%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
40
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
40
10.2%
-3.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
12
3.1%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+79
+4.4pp
Western Catholic
+22
+1.5pp
Not stated
+6
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
-3.9pp
Uniting Church
+5
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Coopers Shoot. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 204 | 51.9% | 57.7% | 125 | 47.5% | 46.3% | +79 | +4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 54 | 13.7% | 10.4% | 32 | 12.2% | 12.5% | +22 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 42 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 36 | 13.7% | 15.6% | +6 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 10.2% | 6.8% | 37 | 14.1% | 9.7% | +3 | -3.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 3.1% | 1.7% | 7 | 2.7% | 2.8% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 393 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 263 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +130 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.