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 Pindimar, accounting for 35.3% (117 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 10 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Pindimar - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Pindimar in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Pindimar, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).

Pindimar
Mid-Coast (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

117

% of total

35.3%

Change from 2016

+10.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

94

% of total

28.4%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

65

% of total

19.6%

Change from 2016

-0.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

14

% of total

4.2%

Change from 2016

-3.4pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

12

% of total

3.6%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Data table

Religion for Pindimar. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).

Religion for Pindimar. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Religion for Pindimar. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described11735.3%36.2%8625.3%24.4%+31+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia9428.4%22.6%9527.9%28.6%-1+0.5pp
Western Catholic6519.6%16.7%6820.0%19.1%-3-0.4pp
Not stated144.2%8.2%267.6%9.0%-12-3.4pp
Presbyterian123.6%3.0%185.3%3.9%-6-1.7pp
Total331100.0%100.0%340100.0%100.0%-90.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.