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 Coomba Bay, accounting for 32.9% (55 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 22 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coomba Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coomba 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 Coomba Bay, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
55
% of total
32.9%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
55
32.9%
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
35
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
35
21.0%
+9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
33
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
-13.2pp
33
19.8%
-13.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
32
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
32
19.2%
+3.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
+22
+9.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-13.2pp
Not stated
+14
+3.1pp
Data table
Religion for Coomba 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 | 55 | 32.9% | 36.2% | 34 | 30.4% | 24.4% | +21 | +2.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 21.0% | 16.7% | 13 | 11.6% | 19.1% | +22 | +9.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 19.8% | 22.6% | 37 | 33.0% | 28.6% | -4 | -13.2pp |
| Not stated | 32 | 19.2% | 8.2% | 18 | 16.1% | 9.0% | +14 | +3.1pp |
| Total | 167 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 112 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.