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 Western Catholic, which decreased by 807 people and 19 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
+9.2pp
77
33.8%
+9.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
45
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-9.5pp
45
19.7%
-9.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-19.0pp
24
10.5%
-19.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
21
9.2%
+2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
14
6.1%
+5.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
14
6.1%
+4.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
12
5.3%
+4.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-616
+9.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-780
-9.5pp
Western Catholic
-807
-19.0pp
Not stated
-157
+2.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-10
+5.2pp
Uniting Church
-44
+4.0pp
Baptist
-21
+4.1pp
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% | 693 | 24.6% | 24.4% | -616 | +9.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 45 | 19.7% | 22.6% | 825 | 29.2% | 28.6% | -780 | -9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 10.5% | 16.7% | 831 | 29.5% | 19.1% | -807 | -19.0pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 9.2% | 8.2% | 178 | 6.3% | 9.0% | -157 | +2.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 6.1% | 2.2% | 24 | 0.9% | 2.1% | -10 | +5.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 6.1% | 3.9% | 58 | 2.1% | 5.4% | -44 | +4.0pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 5.3% | 1.7% | 33 | 1.2% | 2.1% | -21 | +4.1pp |
| Total | 228 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,821 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,593 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.