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 Manning Point, accounting for 40.4% (91 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 38 people and 17.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Manning Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Manning Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Manning Point, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+38
+17.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-5.1pp
Western Catholic
+5
+2.7pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.2pp
Not stated
-29
-12.3pp
Data table
Religion for Manning Point. 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 | 91 | 40.4% | 36.2% | 53 | 22.7% | 24.4% | +38 | +17.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 56 | 24.9% | 22.6% | 70 | 30.0% | 28.6% | -14 | -5.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 38 | 16.9% | 16.7% | 33 | 14.2% | 19.1% | +5 | +2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 6.7% | 3.9% | 16 | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 4.9% | 8.2% | 40 | 17.2% | 9.0% | -29 | -12.3pp |
| Total | 225 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 233 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.