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 Cobark, accounting for 42.6% (23 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 3 people, while its share fell by 1.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cobark - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cobark in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cobark, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
-12.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
-1.6pp
Not stated
+7
+11.0pp
Data table
Religion for Cobark. 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 | 23 | 42.6% | 36.2% | 22 | 55.0% | 24.4% | +1 | -12.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 25.9% | 22.6% | 11 | 27.5% | 28.6% | +3 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 18.5% | 8.2% | 3 | 7.5% | 9.0% | +7 | +11.0pp |
| Total | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.