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 Middle Pocket, accounting for 43.8% (60 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 14 people and 14.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Middle Pocket - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Middle Pocket in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Middle Pocket, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-14
-14.9pp
Not stated
+21
+14.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Middle Pocket. 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 | 60 | 43.8% | 57.7% | 74 | 58.7% | 46.3% | -14 | -14.9pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 24.8% | 11.9% | 13 | 10.3% | 15.6% | +21 | +14.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 10.2% | 6.8% | 11 | 8.7% | 9.7% | +3 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.