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 Oxley Island, accounting for 36.6% (115 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 38 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Oxley Island - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Oxley 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 Oxley Island, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
115
% of total
36.6%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
115
36.6%
+12.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
71
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
71
22.6%
-4.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
65
% of total
20.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
65
20.7%
-0.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
7.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
23
7.3%
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
12
3.8%
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
11
3.5%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+38
+12.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-4.2pp
Western Catholic
-3
-0.2pp
Not stated
-6
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
-3
-0.8pp
Uniting Church
-8
-2.3pp
Data table
Religion for Oxley 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 | 115 | 36.6% | 36.2% | 77 | 23.7% | 24.4% | +38 | +12.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 71 | 22.6% | 22.6% | 87 | 26.8% | 28.6% | -16 | -4.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 65 | 20.7% | 16.7% | 68 | 20.9% | 19.1% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 7.3% | 8.2% | 29 | 8.9% | 9.0% | -6 | -1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 3.8% | 3.0% | 15 | 4.6% | 3.9% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 3.5% | 3.9% | 19 | 5.8% | 5.4% | -8 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 325 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.