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 Melinga, accounting for 36.8% (43 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Melinga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Melinga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Melinga, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
43
% of total
36.8%
Change from 2016
+4.5pp
43
36.8%
+4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
21.4%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
25
21.4%
+7.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
18
15.4%
+8.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-15.2pp
10
8.5%
-15.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+12
+7.4pp
Not stated
+12
+8.9pp
Western Catholic
-12
-15.2pp
Data table
Religion for Melinga. 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 | 43 | 36.8% | 36.2% | 30 | 32.3% | 24.4% | +13 | +4.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 21.4% | 22.6% | 13 | 14.0% | 28.6% | +12 | +7.4pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 15.4% | 8.2% | 6 | 6.5% | 9.0% | +12 | +8.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 8.5% | 16.7% | 22 | 23.7% | 19.1% | -12 | -15.2pp |
| Total | 117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.