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 No religion, which increased by 7 people and 12.2 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
+12.2pp
42
47.2%
+12.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
19
21.3%
+4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
13
14.6%
-4.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
+12.2pp
Western Catholic
+2
+4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-4.4pp
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% | 35 | 35.0% | 24.4% | +7 | +12.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 21.3% | 16.7% | 17 | 17.0% | 19.1% | +2 | +4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 14.6% | 22.6% | 19 | 19.0% | 28.6% | -6 | -4.4pp |
| Total | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.