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 Brimbin, accounting for 45.8% (33 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 20.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Brimbin - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Brimbin
Mid-Coast (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

33

% of total

45.8%

Change from 2016

+20.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

14

% of total

19.4%

Change from 2016

-12.3pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

13

% of total

18.1%

Change from 2016

+6.4pp

Data table

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

Religion for Brimbin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Religion for Brimbin. 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 described3345.8%36.2%1525.0%24.4%+18+20.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia1419.4%22.6%1931.7%28.6%-5-12.3pp
Presbyterian1318.1%3.0%711.7%3.9%+6+6.4pp
Total72100.0%100.0%60100.0%100.0%+120.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.