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 Markwell, accounting for 34.8% (49 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 19.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Markwell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Markwell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Markwell, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
49
% of total
34.8%
Change from 2016
+19.8pp
49
34.8%
+19.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
44
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
44
31.2%
-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
28
19.9%
-6.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
10
7.1%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
+19.8pp
Western Catholic
+3
-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-6.3pp
Uniting Church
+2
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Markwell. 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 | 49 | 34.8% | 36.2% | 16 | 15.0% | 24.4% | +33 | +19.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 44 | 31.2% | 16.7% | 41 | 38.3% | 19.1% | +3 | -7.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 19.9% | 22.6% | 28 | 26.2% | 28.6% | 0 | -6.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 7.1% | 3.9% | 8 | 7.5% | 5.4% | +2 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +34 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.