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 Taree South, accounting for 38.4% (122 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 624 people and 10.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Taree South - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Taree South in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Taree South, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
122
% of total
38.4%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
122
38.4%
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
67
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
67
21.1%
-2.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
60
% of total
18.9%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
60
18.9%
-10.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
18
5.7%
+3.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
15
4.7%
+3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
15
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
15
4.7%
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
14
4.4%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-499
+11.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-474
-2.2pp
Western Catholic
-624
-10.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-35
+3.4pp
Baptist
-11
+3.6pp
Not stated
-143
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
-62
+1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Taree South. 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 | 122 | 38.4% | 36.2% | 621 | 26.8% | 24.4% | -499 | +11.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 67 | 21.1% | 22.6% | 541 | 23.3% | 28.6% | -474 | -2.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 60 | 18.9% | 16.7% | 684 | 29.5% | 19.1% | -624 | -10.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 5.7% | 2.2% | 53 | 2.3% | 2.1% | -35 | +3.4pp |
| Baptist | 15 | 4.7% | 1.7% | 26 | 1.1% | 2.1% | -11 | +3.6pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 4.7% | 8.2% | 158 | 6.8% | 9.0% | -143 | -2.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 4.4% | 3.0% | 76 | 3.3% | 3.9% | -62 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 318 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,320 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,002 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.