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 Marlee, accounting for 40.6% (82 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 10,391 people, while its share rose by 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Marlee - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Marlee in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marlee, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
82
% of total
40.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
82
40.6%
+1.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
46
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
46
22.8%
+4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
38
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+14.2pp
38
18.8%
+14.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
9.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
19
9.4%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-10,391
+1.2pp
Western Catholic
-4,949
+4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,173
+14.2pp
Not stated
-2,526
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Marlee. 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 | 82 | 40.6% | 36.2% | 10,473 | 39.4% | 24.4% | -10,391 | +1.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 22.8% | 16.7% | 4,995 | 18.8% | 19.1% | -4,949 | +4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 38 | 18.8% | 22.6% | 1,211 | 4.6% | 28.6% | -1,173 | +14.2pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 9.4% | 8.2% | 2,545 | 9.6% | 9.0% | -2,526 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26,560 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -26,358 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.