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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Craven, accounting for 30.1% (31 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which increased by 6 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Craven - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Craven in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Craven, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Baptist
Presbyterian
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
+0.5pp
No Religion, so described
-3
+0.5pp
Baptist
+2
+2.7pp
Presbyterian
+6
+6.2pp
Not stated
-1
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Craven. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 30.1% | 22.6% | 34 | 29.6% | 28.6% | -3 | +0.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 31 | 30.1% | 36.2% | 34 | 29.6% | 24.4% | -3 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 9.7% | 1.7% | 8 | 7.0% | 2.1% | +2 | +2.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 9.7% | 3.0% | 4 | 3.5% | 3.9% | +6 | +6.2pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 9.7% | 8.2% | 11 | 9.6% | 9.0% | -1 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 115 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.