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 Bunyah, accounting for 30.5% (39 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 8 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bunyah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bunyah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bunyah, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
39
% of total
30.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
39
30.5%
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
30
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
30
23.4%
0.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
19
14.8%
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
16
12.5%
-4.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
0.0pp
Not stated
+9
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
-8
-4.5pp
Data table
Religion for Bunyah. 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 | 39 | 30.5% | 36.2% | 42 | 29.8% | 24.4% | -3 | +0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 23.4% | 22.6% | 33 | 23.4% | 28.6% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 14.8% | 8.2% | 10 | 7.1% | 9.0% | +9 | +7.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 12.5% | 16.7% | 24 | 17.0% | 19.1% | -8 | -4.5pp |
| Total | 128 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.