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 Coolongolook, accounting for 44.3% (168 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 56 people and 16.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coolongolook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coolongolook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coolongolook, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
168
% of total
44.3%
Change from 2016
+16.1pp
168
44.3%
+16.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
76
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
76
20.1%
-7.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
47
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
47
12.4%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
43
% of total
11.3%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
43
11.3%
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
15
4.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+56
+16.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-32
-7.1pp
Western Catholic
-19
-4.2pp
Not stated
-16
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
-1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Coolongolook. 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 | 168 | 44.3% | 36.2% | 112 | 28.2% | 24.4% | +56 | +16.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 76 | 20.1% | 22.6% | 108 | 27.2% | 28.6% | -32 | -7.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 47 | 12.4% | 16.7% | 66 | 16.6% | 19.1% | -19 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 43 | 11.3% | 8.2% | 59 | 14.9% | 9.0% | -16 | -3.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 4.0% | 3.9% | 16 | 4.0% | 5.4% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 379 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 397 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.