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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Jones Island, accounting for 26.9% (21 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 40 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Jones Island - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Jones Island in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Jones Island, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
-10.3pp
21
26.9%
-10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
18
23.1%
+8.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
17
21.8%
-4.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
11
14.1%
+8.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-40
-10.3pp
Western Catholic
-6
+8.5pp
No Religion, so described
-26
-4.4pp
Not stated
+1
+8.0pp
Data table
Religion for Jones Island. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 26.9% | 22.6% | 61 | 37.2% | 28.6% | -40 | -10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 23.1% | 16.7% | 24 | 14.6% | 19.1% | -6 | +8.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 21.8% | 36.2% | 43 | 26.2% | 24.4% | -26 | -4.4pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 14.1% | 8.2% | 10 | 6.1% | 9.0% | +1 | +8.0pp |
| Total | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -86 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.