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 Hannam Vale, accounting for 46% (103 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hannam Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hannam Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hannam Vale, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-5.6pp
Western Catholic
+4
-0.4pp
Not stated
+7
+1.6pp
Uniting Church
+6
+2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Hannam Vale. 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 | 103 | 46.0% | 36.2% | 78 | 42.4% | 24.4% | +25 | +3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 13.4% | 22.6% | 35 | 19.0% | 28.6% | -5 | -5.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 11.6% | 16.7% | 22 | 12.0% | 19.1% | +4 | -0.4pp |
| Not stated | 22 | 9.8% | 8.2% | 15 | 8.2% | 9.0% | +7 | +1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 4.9% | 3.9% | 5 | 2.7% | 5.4% | +6 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 224 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +40 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.