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 Darawank, accounting for 32.8% (150 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 142 people and 16.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Darawank - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Darawank in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Darawank, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
150
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
+16.1pp
150
32.8%
+16.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
97
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-22.6pp
97
21.2%
-22.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
94
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
94
20.6%
+3.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
56
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
56
12.3%
-10.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
15
3.3%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-
12
2.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+142
+16.1pp
Western Catholic
+76
-22.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+86
+3.9pp
Not stated
+45
-10.6pp
Data table
Religion for Darawank. 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 | 150 | 32.8% | 36.2% | 8 | 16.7% | 24.4% | +142 | +16.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 97 | 21.2% | 16.7% | 21 | 43.8% | 19.1% | +76 | -22.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 94 | 20.6% | 22.6% | 8 | 16.7% | 28.6% | +86 | +3.9pp |
| Not stated | 56 | 12.3% | 8.2% | 11 | 22.9% | 9.0% | +45 | -10.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 3.3% | 3.9% | - | - | 5.4% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 2.6% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Total | 457 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +409 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.