Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Charlotte Bay, accounting for 52.7% (89 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 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Charlotte Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Charlotte Bay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Charlotte Bay, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+11.9pp
Not stated
+11
+6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-5.4pp
Western Catholic
-2
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Charlotte Bay. 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 | 89 | 52.7% | 36.2% | 71 | 40.8% | 24.4% | +18 | +11.9pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 14.8% | 8.2% | 14 | 8.0% | 9.0% | +11 | +6.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 13.6% | 22.6% | 33 | 19.0% | 28.6% | -10 | -5.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 13.0% | 16.7% | 24 | 13.8% | 19.1% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 169 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.