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 Burrell Creek, accounting for 45.7% (105 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 73 people and 31.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Burrell Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Burrell Creek
Mid-Coast (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

105

% of total

45.7%

Change from 2016

+31.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

44

% of total

19.1%

Change from 2016

-5.7pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

34

% of total

14.8%

Change from 2016

-28.0pp

Not stated

2021 count

20

% of total

8.7%

Change from 2016

+3.7pp

Data table

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

Religion for Burrell Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Religion for Burrell Creek. 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 described10545.7%36.2%3214.4%24.4%+73+31.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia4419.1%22.6%5524.8%28.6%-11-5.7pp
Western Catholic3414.8%16.7%9542.8%19.1%-61-28.0pp
Not stated208.7%8.2%115.0%9.0%+9+3.7pp
Total230100.0%100.0%222100.0%100.0%+80.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.