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 Girvan, accounting for 34.8% (73 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 26 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Girvan - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Girvan in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Girvan, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
73
% of total
34.8%
Change from 2016
+3.3pp
73
34.8%
+3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
57
% of total
27.1%
Change from 2016
+17.7pp
57
27.1%
+17.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
36
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-16.5pp
36
17.1%
-16.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
23
11.0%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+26
+3.3pp
Not stated
+43
+17.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-16.5pp
Western Catholic
+1
-3.8pp
Data table
Religion for Girvan. 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 | 73 | 34.8% | 36.2% | 47 | 31.5% | 24.4% | +26 | +3.3pp |
| Not stated | 57 | 27.1% | 8.2% | 14 | 9.4% | 9.0% | +43 | +17.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 36 | 17.1% | 22.6% | 50 | 33.6% | 28.6% | -14 | -16.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 11.0% | 16.7% | 22 | 14.8% | 19.1% | +1 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 210 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 149 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +61 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.