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 Nook, accounting for 58.1% (115 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nook, with comparison markers for Kentish (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
115
% of total
58.1%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
115
58.1%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
18
9.1%
-2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
16
8.1%
-4.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-
10
5.1%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
10
5.1%
-6.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-3
-2.1pp
Not stated
-7
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-6.1pp
Data table
Religion for Nook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | % | Kentish (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 115 | 58.1% | 51.9% | 85 | 45.2% | 37.7% | +30 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 9.1% | 8.1% | 21 | 11.2% | 11.5% | -3 | -2.1pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 8.1% | 10.0% | 23 | 12.2% | 10.8% | -7 | -4.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 5.1% | 3.7% | - | - | 3.4% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 5.1% | 11.4% | 21 | 11.2% | 17.0% | -11 | -6.1pp |
| Total | 198 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 188 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.