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 Dyers Crossing, accounting for 46.1% (160 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 82 people and 23 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dyers Crossing - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dyers Crossing in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dyers Crossing, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
160
% of total
46.1%
Change from 2016
+23.0pp
160
46.1%
+23.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
64
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
64
18.4%
-11.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
64
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
64
18.4%
-7.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
26
7.5%
-3.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
13
3.7%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
10
2.9%
-2.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+82
+23.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-36
-11.3pp
Western Catholic
-22
-7.1pp
Not stated
-10
-3.2pp
Presbyterian
+1
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-8
-2.4pp
Data table
Religion for Dyers Crossing. 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 | 160 | 46.1% | 36.2% | 78 | 23.1% | 24.4% | +82 | +23.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 64 | 18.4% | 22.6% | 100 | 29.7% | 28.6% | -36 | -11.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 64 | 18.4% | 16.7% | 86 | 25.5% | 19.1% | -22 | -7.1pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 7.5% | 8.2% | 36 | 10.7% | 9.0% | -10 | -3.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 3.7% | 3.0% | 12 | 3.6% | 3.9% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 2.9% | 3.9% | 18 | 5.3% | 5.4% | -8 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 347 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 337 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.