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 Elands (part), accounting for 60% (105 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 21.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elands (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elands (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elands (part), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
105
% of total
60.0%
Change from 2016
+21.5pp
105
60.0%
+21.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
23
13.1%
-5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-10.4pp
15
8.6%
-10.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
14
8.0%
-1.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+21.5pp
Not stated
-13
-5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-22
-10.4pp
Western Catholic
-5
-1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Elands (part). 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 | 105 | 60.0% | 36.2% | 75 | 38.5% | 24.4% | +30 | +21.5pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 13.1% | 8.2% | 36 | 18.5% | 9.0% | -13 | -5.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 8.6% | 22.6% | 37 | 19.0% | 28.6% | -22 | -10.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 8.0% | 16.7% | 19 | 9.7% | 19.1% | -5 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.