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 Mitchells Island, accounting for 32.3% (148 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 20 people and 3.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mitchells Island - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mitchells Island in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mitchells Island, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-20
-3.8pp
Not stated
+29
+6.6pp
Western Catholic
-19
-3.8pp
Uniting Church
-11
-2.3pp
Data table
Religion for Mitchells Island. 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 | 148 | 32.3% | 36.2% | 130 | 27.8% | 24.4% | +18 | +4.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 122 | 26.6% | 22.6% | 142 | 30.4% | 28.6% | -20 | -3.8pp |
| Not stated | 82 | 17.9% | 8.2% | 53 | 11.3% | 9.0% | +29 | +6.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 54 | 11.8% | 16.7% | 73 | 15.6% | 19.1% | -19 | -3.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 4.6% | 3.9% | 32 | 6.9% | 5.4% | -11 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 458 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 467 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.