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 Koorainghat, accounting for 41.6% (64 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 19 people and 17.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Koorainghat - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Koorainghat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Koorainghat, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).

Koorainghat
Mid-Coast (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

64

% of total

41.6%

Change from 2016

+17.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

32

% of total

20.8%

Change from 2016

+1.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

31

% of total

20.1%

Change from 2016

-5.3pp

Baptist

2021 count

10

% of total

6.5%

Change from 2016

-1.4pp

Data table

Religion for Koorainghat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).

Religion for Koorainghat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Religion for Koorainghat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described6441.6%36.2%4523.8%24.4%+19+17.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia3220.8%22.6%3619.0%28.6%-4+1.8pp
Western Catholic3120.1%16.7%4825.4%19.1%-17-5.3pp
Baptist106.5%1.7%157.9%2.1%-5-1.4pp
Total154100.0%100.0%189100.0%100.0%-350.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.