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 increased by 3 people and 1.4 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).

Minimbah
Mid-Coast (A)

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

66

% of total

34.0%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

60

% of total

30.9%

Change from 2016

+1.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

32

% of total

16.5%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Not stated

2021 count

16

% of total

8.2%

Change from 2016

-7.9pp

Data table

Religion for Minimbah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).

Religion for Minimbah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Religion for Minimbah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Countpp
Anglican Church of Australia6634.0%22.6%6734.7%28.6%-1-0.7pp
No Religion, so described6030.9%36.2%5729.5%24.4%+3+1.4pp
Western Catholic3216.5%16.7%3317.1%19.1%-1-0.6pp
Not stated168.2%8.2%3116.1%9.0%-15-7.9pp
Total194100.0%100.0%193100.0%100.0%+10.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.