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 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 No religion, which increased by 29 people and 24.2 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Langley Vale, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+24.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-14.6pp
Western Catholic
+10
+6.0pp
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% | 8 | 17.4% | 24.4% | +29 | +24.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 18.0% | 22.6% | 15 | 32.6% | 28.6% | +1 | -14.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 16.9% | 16.7% | 5 | 10.9% | 19.1% | +10 | +6.0pp |
| Total | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +43 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.