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 Copeland, accounting for 41.7% (30 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Copeland - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Copeland in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Copeland, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+11.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+6
+4.9pp
Data table
Religion for Copeland. 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 | 30 | 41.7% | 36.2% | 19 | 30.2% | 24.4% | +11 | +11.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 31.9% | 22.6% | 17 | 27.0% | 28.6% | +6 | +4.9pp |
| Total | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.