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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Upper Myall, accounting for 33.3% (11 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (16.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 5 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Myall - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Myall 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 Myall, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
11
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
-27.6pp
11
33.3%
-27.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
30.3%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
10
30.3%
+8.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-3
-27.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
+8.6pp
Data table
Religion for Upper Myall. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 33.3% | 16.7% | 14 | 60.9% | 19.1% | -3 | -27.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 30.3% | 22.6% | 5 | 21.7% | 28.6% | +5 | +8.6pp |
| Total | 33 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 23 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.