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 Firefly, accounting for 50.4% (121 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 34 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Firefly - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Firefly in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Firefly, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
121
% of total
50.4%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
121
50.4%
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
42
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
42
17.5%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
39
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-11.2pp
39
16.3%
-11.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
16
6.7%
+2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
16
6.7%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+27
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
-11
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-34
-11.2pp
Uniting Church
+6
+2.9pp
Not stated
-5
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Firefly. 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 | 121 | 50.4% | 36.2% | 94 | 35.5% | 24.4% | +27 | +14.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 42 | 17.5% | 16.7% | 53 | 20.0% | 19.1% | -11 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 39 | 16.3% | 22.6% | 73 | 27.5% | 28.6% | -34 | -11.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 6.7% | 3.9% | 10 | 3.8% | 5.4% | +6 | +2.9pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 6.7% | 8.2% | 21 | 7.9% | 9.0% | -5 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 240 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 265 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.