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 Belbora, accounting for 38.7% (48 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 24 people and 17.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Belbora - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Belbora in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Belbora, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Baptist
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
+17.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-2.4pp
Western Catholic
-1
-2.4pp
Baptist
+11
+8.6pp
Data table
Religion for Belbora. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 48 | 38.7% | 36.2% | 24 | 21.2% | 24.4% | +24 | +17.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 15.3% | 22.6% | 20 | 17.7% | 28.6% | -1 | -2.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 15.3% | 16.7% | 20 | 17.7% | 19.1% | -1 | -2.4pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 11.3% | 1.7% | 3 | 2.7% | 2.1% | +11 | +8.6pp |
| Total | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 113 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.