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 Edgcumbe Beach, accounting for 48.4% (30 people). This share was higher than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 21 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Edgcumbe Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Edgcumbe Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Edgcumbe Beach, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
30
% of total
48.4%
Change from 2016
+21.0pp
30
48.4%
+21.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
10
16.1%
-9.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+21.0pp
Western Catholic
-6
-9.7pp
Data table
Religion for Edgcumbe Beach. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 30 | 48.4% | 45.0% | 17 | 27.4% | 32.8% | +13 | +21.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 16.1% | 11.4% | 16 | 25.8% | 15.6% | -6 | -9.7pp |
| Total | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.