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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Minimbah, accounting for 34% (66 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 144 people, while its share rose by 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Minimbah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Minimbah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Minimbah, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
66
% of total
34.0%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
66
34.0%
+11.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
60
% of total
30.9%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
60
30.9%
+2.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
32
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
32
16.5%
-1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
16
8.2%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-94
+11.8pp
No Religion, so described
-144
+2.6pp
Western Catholic
-95
-1.1pp
Not stated
-35
+1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Minimbah. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 66 | 34.0% | 22.6% | 160 | 22.2% | 28.6% | -94 | +11.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 60 | 30.9% | 36.2% | 204 | 28.3% | 24.4% | -144 | +2.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 32 | 16.5% | 16.7% | 127 | 17.6% | 19.1% | -95 | -1.1pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 8.2% | 8.2% | 51 | 7.1% | 9.0% | -35 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 720 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -526 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.