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 The Branch, accounting for 36.5% (46 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 27 people, while its share fell by 76.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
The Branch - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for The Branch in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Branch, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
46
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
-
46
36.5%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
30
% of total
23.8%
Change from 2016
-76.2pp
30
23.8%
-76.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
-
25
19.8%
-
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-
19
15.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+27
-76.2pp
Data table
Religion for The Branch. 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 | 46 | 36.5% | 36.2% | - | - | 24.4% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 30 | 23.8% | 16.7% | 3 | 100.0% | 19.1% | +27 | -76.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 19.8% | 22.6% | - | - | 28.6% | - | - |
| Not stated | 19 | 15.1% | 8.2% | - | - | 9.0% | - | - |
| Total | 126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +123 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.