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 Forbesdale, accounting for 38% (60 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 36 people and 24.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Forbesdale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Forbesdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Forbesdale, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
60
% of total
38.0%
Change from 2016
+24.4pp
60
38.0%
+24.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
41
% of total
25.9%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
41
25.9%
-8.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
19
12.0%
-3.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
17
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
17
10.8%
-1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+36
+24.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-8.8pp
Western Catholic
-8
-3.3pp
Baptist
-4
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Forbesdale. 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 | 60 | 38.0% | 36.2% | 24 | 13.6% | 24.4% | +36 | +24.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 41 | 25.9% | 22.6% | 61 | 34.7% | 28.6% | -20 | -8.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 12.0% | 16.7% | 27 | 15.3% | 19.1% | -8 | -3.3pp |
| Baptist | 17 | 10.8% | 1.7% | 21 | 11.9% | 2.1% | -4 | -1.1pp |
| Total | 158 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 176 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.