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 Faulkland, accounting for 41.8% (46 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Faulkland - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Faulkland in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Faulkland, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
46
% of total
41.8%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
46
41.8%
+6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
-22.0pp
26
23.6%
-22.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
17
% of total
15.5%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
17
15.5%
+11.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
13
11.8%
+7.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-22.0pp
Western Catholic
+14
+11.1pp
Not stated
+10
+7.4pp
Data table
Religion for Faulkland. 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 | 46 | 41.8% | 36.2% | 24 | 35.3% | 24.4% | +22 | +6.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 23.6% | 22.6% | 31 | 45.6% | 28.6% | -5 | -22.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 15.5% | 16.7% | 3 | 4.4% | 19.1% | +14 | +11.1pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 11.8% | 8.2% | 3 | 4.4% | 9.0% | +10 | +7.4pp |
| Total | 110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 68 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +42 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.