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 Tarbuck Bay, accounting for 52.7% (97 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 9 people and 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tarbuck Bay - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tarbuck 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 Tarbuck Bay, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
97
% of total
52.7%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
97
52.7%
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
26
14.1%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
21
11.4%
+1.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
18
9.8%
-5.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-2.8pp
Not stated
+4
+1.8pp
Western Catholic
-9
-5.5pp
Data table
Religion for Tarbuck 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 | 97 | 52.7% | 36.2% | 92 | 52.0% | 24.4% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 14.1% | 22.6% | 30 | 16.9% | 28.6% | -4 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 11.4% | 8.2% | 17 | 9.6% | 9.0% | +4 | +1.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 9.8% | 16.7% | 27 | 15.3% | 19.1% | -9 | -5.5pp |
| Total | 184 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.