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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Killabakh, accounting for 29.2% (70 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 33 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Killabakh - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Killabakh in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Killabakh, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Baptist
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-33
-9.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+2.9pp
Not stated
+19
+8.6pp
Western Catholic
-5
-0.7pp
Baptist
-8
-2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Killabakh. 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 | 70 | 29.2% | 36.2% | 103 | 39.0% | 24.4% | -33 | -9.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 67 | 27.9% | 22.6% | 66 | 25.0% | 28.6% | +1 | +2.9pp |
| Not stated | 37 | 15.4% | 8.2% | 18 | 6.8% | 9.0% | +19 | +8.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 12.9% | 16.7% | 36 | 13.6% | 19.1% | -5 | -0.7pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 4.6% | 1.7% | 19 | 7.2% | 2.1% | -8 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 240 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 264 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.