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 Coopernook, accounting for 37.4% (235 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 102 people and 13 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coopernook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coopernook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coopernook, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
235
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
+13.0pp
235
37.4%
+13.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
137
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
137
21.8%
-11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
73
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
73
11.6%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
53
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
53
8.4%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
41
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
41
6.5%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
24
3.8%
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
14
2.2%
-0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+102
+13.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-44
-11.5pp
Western Catholic
-12
-4.0pp
Not stated
+4
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-3
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
-3
-0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Coopernook. 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 | 235 | 37.4% | 36.2% | 133 | 24.4% | 24.4% | +102 | +13.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 137 | 21.8% | 22.6% | 181 | 33.3% | 28.6% | -44 | -11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 73 | 11.6% | 16.7% | 85 | 15.6% | 19.1% | -12 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 53 | 8.4% | 8.2% | 49 | 9.0% | 9.0% | +4 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 41 | 6.5% | 3.9% | 44 | 8.1% | 5.4% | -3 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 3.8% | 2.2% | 16 | 2.9% | 2.1% | +8 | +0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 2.2% | 3.0% | 17 | 3.1% | 3.9% | -3 | -0.9pp |
| Total | 629 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 544 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +85 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.