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 Elizabeth Beach, accounting for 46% (115 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 56 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Elizabeth Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Elizabeth Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Elizabeth Beach, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
115
% of total
46.0%
Change from 2016
+27.0pp
115
46.0%
+27.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
43
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
-12.3pp
43
17.2%
-12.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
38
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
38
15.2%
-5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
29
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
29
11.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+51
+27.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-56
-12.3pp
Western Catholic
-30
-5.0pp
Not stated
-9
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Elizabeth Beach. 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 | 115 | 46.0% | 36.2% | 64 | 19.0% | 24.4% | +51 | +27.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 43 | 17.2% | 22.6% | 99 | 29.5% | 28.6% | -56 | -12.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 38 | 15.2% | 16.7% | 68 | 20.2% | 19.1% | -30 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 29 | 11.6% | 8.2% | 38 | 11.3% | 9.0% | -9 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 250 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 336 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -86 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.