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 Coorabell, accounting for 59.3% (289 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 53 people and 3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coorabell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coorabell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coorabell, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
289
% of total
59.3%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
289
59.3%
+3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
74
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
74
15.2%
+4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
29
6.0%
-4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
29
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
29
6.0%
-2.8pp
Sikhism
2021 count
16
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
16
3.3%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
11
2.3%
+1.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
10
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
10
2.1%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+53
+3.0pp
Not stated
+31
+4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-4.7pp
Western Catholic
-8
-2.8pp
Sikhism
+4
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+1.3pp
Buddhism
0
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Coorabell. 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 | 289 | 59.3% | 57.7% | 236 | 56.3% | 46.3% | +53 | +3.0pp |
| Not stated | 74 | 15.2% | 11.9% | 43 | 10.3% | 15.6% | +31 | +4.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 6.0% | 6.8% | 45 | 10.7% | 9.7% | -16 | -4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 6.0% | 10.4% | 37 | 8.8% | 12.5% | -8 | -2.8pp |
| Sikhism | 16 | 3.3% | 0.1% | 12 | 2.9% | 0.2% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 2.3% | 1.1% | 4 | 1.0% | 1.3% | +7 | +1.3pp |
| Buddhism | 10 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 10 | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 487 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 419 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +68 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.