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 Strathcedar, accounting for 48.3% (42 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 19.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Strathcedar - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Strathcedar in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Strathcedar, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
42
% of total
48.3%
Change from 2016
+19.1pp
42
48.3%
+19.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
18.4%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
16
18.4%
-9.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
12
13.8%
+1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
10
11.5%
-9.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+19.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-9.4pp
Western Catholic
+3
+1.3pp
Not stated
-5
-9.3pp
Data table
Religion for Strathcedar. 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 | 42 | 48.3% | 36.2% | 21 | 29.2% | 24.4% | +21 | +19.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 18.4% | 22.6% | 20 | 27.8% | 28.6% | -4 | -9.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 13.8% | 16.7% | 9 | 12.5% | 19.1% | +3 | +1.3pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 11.5% | 8.2% | 15 | 20.8% | 9.0% | -5 | -9.3pp |
| Total | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.