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 Allworth, accounting for 28.6% (55 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 2.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Allworth - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Allworth in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Allworth, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).

Allworth
Mid-Coast (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

55

% of total

28.6%

Change from 2016

+2.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

51

% of total

26.6%

Change from 2016

-3.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

32

% of total

16.7%

Change from 2016

-4.5pp

Not stated

2021 count

25

% of total

13.0%

Change from 2016

+2.1pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

12

% of total

6.3%

Change from 2016

+0.2pp

Data table

Religion for Allworth. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).

Religion for Allworth. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Religion for Allworth. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5528.6%36.2%4326.1%24.4%+12+2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia5126.6%22.6%5030.3%28.6%+1-3.7pp
Western Catholic3216.7%16.7%3521.2%19.1%-3-4.5pp
Not stated2513.0%8.2%1810.9%9.0%+7+2.1pp
Presbyterian126.3%3.0%106.1%3.9%+2+0.2pp
Total192100.0%100.0%165100.0%100.0%+270.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.