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 Lansdowne (Mid-Coast - NSW), accounting for 42% (253 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 86 people and 13.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lansdowne (Mid-Coast - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lansdowne (Mid-Coast - 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 Lansdowne (Mid-Coast - NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+86
+13.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-51
-9.3pp
Not stated
+38
+6.1pp
Western Catholic
-23
-4.2pp
Uniting Church
-20
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Lansdowne (Mid-Coast - 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 253 | 42.0% | 36.2% | 167 | 28.5% | 24.4% | +86 | +13.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 127 | 21.1% | 22.6% | 178 | 30.4% | 28.6% | -51 | -9.3pp |
| Not stated | 89 | 14.8% | 8.2% | 51 | 8.7% | 9.0% | +38 | +6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 55 | 9.1% | 16.7% | 78 | 13.3% | 19.1% | -23 | -4.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 27 | 4.5% | 3.9% | 47 | 8.0% | 5.4% | -20 | -3.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 21 | 3.5% | 2.2% | 17 | 2.9% | 2.1% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 602 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 585 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.