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 Langley Vale, accounting for 41.6% (37 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 532 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Langley Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Langley Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Langley Vale, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
37
% of total
41.6%
Change from 2016
+21.6pp
37
41.6%
+21.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
16
18.0%
-8.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
15
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
15
16.9%
-11.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-348
+21.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-494
-8.5pp
Western Catholic
-532
-11.5pp
Data table
Religion for Langley Vale. 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 | 37 | 41.6% | 36.2% | 385 | 20.0% | 24.4% | -348 | +21.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 18.0% | 22.6% | 510 | 26.5% | 28.6% | -494 | -8.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 16.9% | 16.7% | 547 | 28.4% | 19.1% | -532 | -11.5pp |
| Total | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,928 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,839 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.