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 Harrington, accounting for 31.4% (1,058 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 997 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Harrington - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Harrington in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Harrington, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,058
% of total
31.4%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
1,058
31.4%
+10.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
958
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
+2.9pp
958
28.4%
+2.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
661
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
661
19.6%
+0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
198
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
198
5.9%
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
150
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
150
4.5%
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
107
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
107
3.2%
-5.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
57
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
57
1.7%
-3.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
43
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
43
1.3%
-0.1pp
Salvation Army
2021 count
27
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
27
0.8%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
18
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-
18
0.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+997
+10.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+883
+2.9pp
Western Catholic
+604
+0.2pp
Not stated
+163
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
+133
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
+82
-5.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+41
-3.7pp
Baptist
+39
-0.1pp
Inadequately described
+11
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Harrington. 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 | 1,058 | 31.4% | 36.2% | 61 | 20.7% | 24.4% | +997 | +10.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 958 | 28.4% | 22.6% | 75 | 25.5% | 28.6% | +883 | +2.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 661 | 19.6% | 16.7% | 57 | 19.4% | 19.1% | +604 | +0.2pp |
| Not stated | 198 | 5.9% | 8.2% | 35 | 11.9% | 9.0% | +163 | -6.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 150 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 17 | 5.8% | 5.4% | +133 | -1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 107 | 3.2% | 3.0% | 25 | 8.5% | 3.9% | +82 | -5.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 57 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 16 | 5.4% | 2.1% | +41 | -3.7pp |
| Baptist | 43 | 1.3% | 1.7% | 4 | 1.4% | 2.1% | +39 | -0.1pp |
| Salvation Army | 27 | 0.8% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 18 | 0.5% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Total | 3,370 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 294 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,076 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.