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 Nerong, accounting for 37.3% (60 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 34 people and 10.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nerong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nerong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nerong, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
60
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
60
37.3%
+10.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
44
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
-17.5pp
44
27.3%
-17.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
14.3%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
23
14.3%
+9.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
19
11.8%
-8.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+34
+10.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-17.5pp
Not stated
+18
+9.1pp
Western Catholic
0
-8.0pp
Data table
Religion for Nerong. 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 | 60 | 37.3% | 36.2% | 26 | 27.1% | 24.4% | +34 | +10.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 44 | 27.3% | 22.6% | 43 | 44.8% | 28.6% | +1 | -17.5pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 14.3% | 8.2% | 5 | 5.2% | 9.0% | +18 | +9.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 11.8% | 16.7% | 19 | 19.8% | 19.1% | 0 | -8.0pp |
| Total | 161 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +65 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.