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 Waitui, accounting for 47.2% (42 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 18 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Waitui - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Waitui in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Waitui, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
42
% of total
47.2%
Change from 2016
+21.0pp
42
47.2%
+21.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
19
21.3%
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-10.0pp
13
14.6%
-10.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
+21.0pp
Western Catholic
-5
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-10.0pp
Data table
Religion for Waitui. 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 | 42 | 47.2% | 36.2% | 33 | 26.2% | 24.4% | +9 | +21.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 21.3% | 16.7% | 24 | 19.0% | 19.1% | -5 | +2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 14.6% | 22.6% | 31 | 24.6% | 28.6% | -18 | -10.0pp |
| Total | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 126 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -37 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.