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 Purfleet, accounting for 39.7% (48 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 22 people and 17.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Purfleet - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Purfleet in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Purfleet, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
48
% of total
39.7%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
48
39.7%
+13.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
26
21.5%
+15.8pp
Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions
2021 count
15
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-
15
12.4%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-17.7pp
12
9.9%
-17.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-13.7pp
10
8.3%
-13.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16
+13.7pp
Not stated
+19
+15.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-22
-17.7pp
Western Catholic
-17
-13.7pp
Data table
Religion for Purfleet. 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 | 48 | 39.7% | 36.2% | 32 | 26.0% | 24.4% | +16 | +13.7pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 21.5% | 8.2% | 7 | 5.7% | 9.0% | +19 | +15.8pp |
| Australian Aboriginal Traditional Religions | 15 | 12.4% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 9.9% | 22.6% | 34 | 27.6% | 28.6% | -22 | -17.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 8.3% | 16.7% | 27 | 22.0% | 19.1% | -17 | -13.7pp |
| Total | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.