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 Possum Brush, accounting for 30.5% (46 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 18 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Possum Brush - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Possum Brush in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Possum Brush, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
+6.2pp
Western Catholic
+5
+3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-11.8pp
Not stated
-1
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Possum Brush. 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 | 46 | 30.5% | 36.2% | 37 | 24.3% | 24.4% | +9 | +6.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 39 | 25.8% | 16.7% | 34 | 22.4% | 19.1% | +5 | +3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 11.9% | 22.6% | 36 | 23.7% | 28.6% | -18 | -11.8pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 8.6% | 8.2% | 14 | 9.2% | 9.0% | -1 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 151 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 152 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.