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 Rainbow Flat, accounting for 39.1% (271 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 227 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rainbow Flat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rainbow Flat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rainbow Flat, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
271
% of total
39.1%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
271
39.1%
+11.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
144
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
144
20.8%
-8.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
116
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
116
16.7%
+3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
46
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
46
6.6%
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
24
3.5%
-1.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
21
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
21
3.0%
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
21
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
21
3.0%
-2.7pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
13
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-
13
1.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+227
+11.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+97
-8.8pp
Western Catholic
+95
+3.5pp
Not stated
+30
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
-1.5pp
Baptist
+16
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
+12
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Rainbow Flat. 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 | 271 | 39.1% | 36.2% | 44 | 27.7% | 24.4% | +227 | +11.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 144 | 20.8% | 22.6% | 47 | 29.6% | 28.6% | +97 | -8.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 116 | 16.7% | 16.7% | 21 | 13.2% | 19.1% | +95 | +3.5pp |
| Not stated | 46 | 6.6% | 8.2% | 16 | 10.1% | 9.0% | +30 | -3.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 3.5% | 2.2% | 8 | 5.0% | 2.1% | +16 | -1.5pp |
| Baptist | 21 | 3.0% | 1.7% | 5 | 3.1% | 2.1% | +16 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 21 | 3.0% | 3.0% | 9 | 5.7% | 3.9% | +12 | -2.7pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 13 | 1.9% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.6% | - | - |
| Total | 693 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 159 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +534 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.