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 Stewarts River, accounting for 33.9% (40 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 16.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Stewarts River - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Stewarts River in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Stewarts River, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
40
% of total
33.9%
Change from 2016
+16.8pp
40
33.9%
+16.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
33
% of total
28.0%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
33
28.0%
+3.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
22
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
22
18.6%
-6.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
10
8.5%
-6.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+16.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+7
+3.2pp
Western Catholic
-4
-6.2pp
Not stated
-6
-6.7pp
Data table
Religion for Stewarts River. 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 | 40 | 33.9% | 36.2% | 18 | 17.1% | 24.4% | +22 | +16.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 28.0% | 22.6% | 26 | 24.8% | 28.6% | +7 | +3.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 18.6% | 16.7% | 26 | 24.8% | 19.1% | -4 | -6.2pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 8.5% | 8.2% | 16 | 15.2% | 9.0% | -6 | -6.7pp |
| Total | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.