Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Kia Ora (NSW), accounting for 28.6% (10 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 7 people and 45.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kia Ora (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kia Ora (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kia Ora (NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-45.3pp
Data table
Religion for Kia Ora (NSW). 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 | 10 | 28.6% | 22.6% | 17 | 73.9% | 28.6% | -7 | -45.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 28.6% | 36.2% | - | - | 24.4% | - | - |
| Total | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.