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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), accounting for 30% (12 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 6 people and 14.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-2
-7.8pp
No Religion, so described
+3
+5.7pp
Data table
Religion for Bakers Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 30.0% | 16.7% | 14 | 37.8% | 19.1% | -2 | -7.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 30.0% | 36.2% | 9 | 24.3% | 24.4% | +3 | +5.7pp |
| Total | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.