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 Glenthorne, accounting for 33.8% (77 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 36 people and 16.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glenthorne - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glenthorne in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glenthorne, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
77
% of total
33.8%
Change from 2016
+16.4pp
77
33.8%
+16.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
45
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
45
19.7%
-6.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
24
10.5%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
21
9.2%
-4.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
14
6.1%
+2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
14
6.1%
-5.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
12
5.3%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+36
+16.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-17
-6.6pp
Western Catholic
-8
-3.1pp
Not stated
-12
-4.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+2.3pp
Uniting Church
-14
-5.8pp
Baptist
+3
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Glenthorne. 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 | 77 | 33.8% | 36.2% | 41 | 17.4% | 24.4% | +36 | +16.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 45 | 19.7% | 22.6% | 62 | 26.3% | 28.6% | -17 | -6.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 10.5% | 16.7% | 32 | 13.6% | 19.1% | -8 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 9.2% | 8.2% | 33 | 14.0% | 9.0% | -12 | -4.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 6.1% | 2.2% | 9 | 3.8% | 2.1% | +5 | +2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 6.1% | 3.9% | 28 | 11.9% | 5.4% | -14 | -5.8pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 5.3% | 1.7% | 9 | 3.8% | 2.1% | +3 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 228 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 236 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.