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 Crowdy Head, accounting for 36.4% (28 people). This share was similar to Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,874 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Crowdy Head - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Crowdy Head in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Crowdy Head, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
28
% of total
36.4%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
28
36.4%
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
+16.2pp
21
27.3%
+16.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
13
16.9%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
12
15.6%
+3.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,874
-3.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-508
+16.2pp
Western Catholic
-939
-3.0pp
Not stated
-549
+3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Crowdy Head. 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 | 28 | 36.4% | 36.2% | 1,902 | 39.7% | 24.4% | -1,874 | -3.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 27.3% | 22.6% | 529 | 11.1% | 28.6% | -508 | +16.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 16.9% | 16.7% | 952 | 19.9% | 19.1% | -939 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 15.6% | 8.2% | 561 | 11.7% | 9.0% | -549 | +3.9pp |
| Total | 77 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,785 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,708 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.