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 Crawford River, accounting for 54.2% (26 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people and 11.3 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Crawford River - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Crawford River in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Crawford River, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).

Crawford River
Mid-Coast (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

26

% of total

54.2%

Change from 2016

+11.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

13

% of total

27.1%

Change from 2016

-3.9pp

Data table

Religion for Crawford River. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).

Religion for Crawford River. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Religion for Crawford River. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2654.2%36.2%1842.9%24.4%+8+11.3pp
Western Catholic1327.1%16.7%1331.0%19.1%0-3.9pp
Total48100.0%100.0%42100.0%100.0%+60.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.