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 Failford, accounting for 28.3% (208 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 2,035 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Failford - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Failford in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Failford, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
208
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
+18.9pp
208
28.3%
+18.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
196
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
+23.7pp
196
26.7%
+23.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
130
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-11.1pp
130
17.7%
-11.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
81
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
81
11.0%
+4.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
32
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
32
4.4%
+3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
27
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
27
3.7%
-2.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
22
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
22
3.0%
+2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
22
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
22
3.0%
+2.6pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-499
+18.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-29
+23.7pp
Western Catholic
-2,035
-11.1pp
Not stated
-403
+4.6pp
Uniting Church
-23
+3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
-446
-2.6pp
Baptist
-51
+2.0pp
Presbyterian
-5
+2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Failford. 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 | 208 | 28.3% | 36.2% | 707 | 9.4% | 24.4% | -499 | +18.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 196 | 26.7% | 22.6% | 225 | 3.0% | 28.6% | -29 | +23.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 130 | 17.7% | 16.7% | 2,165 | 28.8% | 19.1% | -2,035 | -11.1pp |
| Not stated | 81 | 11.0% | 8.2% | 484 | 6.4% | 9.0% | -403 | +4.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 32 | 4.4% | 3.9% | 55 | 0.7% | 5.4% | -23 | +3.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 27 | 3.7% | 2.2% | 473 | 6.3% | 2.1% | -446 | -2.6pp |
| Baptist | 22 | 3.0% | 1.7% | 73 | 1.0% | 2.1% | -51 | +2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 22 | 3.0% | 3.0% | 27 | 0.4% | 3.9% | -5 | +2.6pp |
| Total | 734 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,510 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6,776 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.