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 Monkerai, accounting for 34.9% (38 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Monkerai - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Monkerai in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Monkerai, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
38
% of total
34.9%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
38
34.9%
+6.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
24
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
24
22.0%
+3.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
19
17.4%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
17
15.6%
-1.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+6.8pp
Not stated
+12
+3.2pp
Western Catholic
+7
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+6
-1.6pp
Data table
Religion for Monkerai. 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 | 38 | 34.9% | 36.2% | 18 | 28.1% | 24.4% | +20 | +6.8pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 22.0% | 8.2% | 12 | 18.8% | 9.0% | +12 | +3.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 17.4% | 16.7% | 12 | 18.8% | 19.1% | +7 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 15.6% | 22.6% | 11 | 17.2% | 28.6% | +6 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +45 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.