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 Bucca Wauka, accounting for 39.5% (32 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 12.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Bucca Wauka - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Bucca Wauka
Mid-Coast (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

32

% of total

39.5%

Change from 2016

+12.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

24

% of total

29.6%

Change from 2016

-16.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

18

% of total

22.2%

Change from 2016

-4.7pp

Data table

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

Religion for Bucca Wauka. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Religion for Bucca Wauka. 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 described3239.5%36.2%726.9%24.4%+25+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia2429.6%22.6%1246.2%28.6%+12-16.6pp
Western Catholic1822.2%16.7%726.9%19.1%+11-4.7pp
Total81100.0%100.0%26100.0%100.0%+550.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.