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 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 increased by 19 people and 12.1 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
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+19
+12.1pp
Western Catholic
+1
+2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-1.6pp
Not stated
-20
-8.2pp
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% | 63 | 28.5% | 24.4% | +19 | +12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 22.8% | 16.7% | 45 | 20.4% | 19.1% | +1 | +2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 38 | 18.8% | 22.6% | 45 | 20.4% | 28.6% | -7 | -1.6pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 9.4% | 8.2% | 39 | 17.6% | 9.0% | -20 | -8.2pp |
| Total | 202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 221 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.