Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Mount George (NSW), accounting for 41.1% (136 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 62 people and 15.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount George (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount George (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount George (NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Christianity, nfd
Presbyterian
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+62
+15.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-6.5pp
Not stated
+1
-1.6pp
Western Catholic
-5
-3.2pp
Christianity, nfd
0
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-1
-1.0pp
Uniting Church
+4
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Mount George (NSW). 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 | 136 | 41.1% | 36.2% | 74 | 25.4% | 24.4% | +62 | +15.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 49 | 14.8% | 22.6% | 62 | 21.3% | 28.6% | -13 | -6.5pp |
| Not stated | 47 | 14.2% | 8.2% | 46 | 15.8% | 9.0% | +1 | -1.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 37 | 11.2% | 16.7% | 42 | 14.4% | 19.1% | -5 | -3.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 21 | 6.3% | 2.2% | 21 | 7.2% | 2.1% | 0 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 4.8% | 3.0% | 17 | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1 | -1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9 | 3.1% | 5.4% | +4 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 331 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 291 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +40 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.