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 Upper Lansdowne, accounting for 42.8% (226 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 662 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Lansdowne - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Lansdowne in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Lansdowne, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
226
% of total
42.8%
Change from 2016
+19.2pp
226
42.8%
+19.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
88
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-10.9pp
88
16.7%
-10.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
74
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
74
14.0%
-8.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
59
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
59
11.2%
+2.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
23
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
23
4.4%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
21
4.0%
+2.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
14
2.7%
-1.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-417
+19.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-662
-10.9pp
Western Catholic
-545
-8.8pp
Not stated
-176
+2.6pp
Uniting Church
-104
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-11
+2.8pp
Presbyterian
-109
-1.8pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Lansdowne. 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 | 226 | 42.8% | 36.2% | 643 | 23.6% | 24.4% | -417 | +19.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 88 | 16.7% | 22.6% | 750 | 27.6% | 28.6% | -662 | -10.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 74 | 14.0% | 16.7% | 619 | 22.8% | 19.1% | -545 | -8.8pp |
| Not stated | 59 | 11.2% | 8.2% | 235 | 8.6% | 9.0% | -176 | +2.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 23 | 4.4% | 3.9% | 127 | 4.7% | 5.4% | -104 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 21 | 4.0% | 2.2% | 32 | 1.2% | 2.1% | -11 | +2.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 2.7% | 3.0% | 123 | 4.5% | 3.9% | -109 | -1.8pp |
| Total | 528 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,720 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,192 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.