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 Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), accounting for 43.2% (136 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 46 people and 17.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Limeburners Creek (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 Limeburners Creek (Mid-Coast - NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+46
+17.3pp
Western Catholic
-14
-2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-3.6pp
Not stated
-20
-5.0pp
Uniting Church
-7
-1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Limeburners Creek (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 | 136 | 43.2% | 36.2% | 90 | 25.9% | 24.4% | +46 | +17.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 57 | 18.1% | 16.7% | 71 | 20.4% | 19.1% | -14 | -2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 50 | 15.9% | 22.6% | 68 | 19.5% | 28.6% | -18 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 7.9% | 8.2% | 45 | 12.9% | 9.0% | -20 | -5.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 6.3% | 3.9% | 27 | 7.8% | 5.4% | -7 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 315 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 348 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -33 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.