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 Shallow Bay, accounting for 49.2% (29 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 14 people and 16.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Shallow Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Shallow Bay in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Shallow Bay, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
29
% of total
49.2%
Change from 2016
+16.6pp
29
49.2%
+16.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
27.1%
Change from 2016
+14.1pp
16
27.1%
+14.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+14
+16.6pp
Not stated
+10
+14.1pp
Data table
Religion for Shallow Bay. 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 | 29 | 49.2% | 36.2% | 15 | 32.6% | 24.4% | +14 | +16.6pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 27.1% | 8.2% | 6 | 13.0% | 9.0% | +10 | +14.1pp |
| Total | 59 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.