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 North Arm Cove, accounting for 40.6% (224 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 156 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Arm Cove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Arm Cove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Arm Cove, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
224
% of total
40.6%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
224
40.6%
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
88
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-9.9pp
88
15.9%
-9.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
84
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
84
15.2%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
58
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
58
10.5%
+2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
20
3.6%
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
14
2.5%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
11
2.0%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
11
2.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+156
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+41
-9.9pp
Western Catholic
+53
-1.8pp
Not stated
+43
+2.3pp
Uniting Church
+13
-0.2pp
Presbyterian
+10
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for North Arm Cove. 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 | 224 | 40.6% | 36.2% | 68 | 37.4% | 24.4% | +156 | +3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 88 | 15.9% | 22.6% | 47 | 25.8% | 28.6% | +41 | -9.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 84 | 15.2% | 16.7% | 31 | 17.0% | 19.1% | +53 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 58 | 10.5% | 8.2% | 15 | 8.2% | 9.0% | +43 | +2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 3.6% | 3.9% | 7 | 3.8% | 5.4% | +13 | -0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 2.5% | 3.0% | 4 | 2.2% | 3.9% | +10 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 3 | 1.6% | 2.1% | +8 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 2.0% | 1.7% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Total | 552 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 182 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +370 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.