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 Castaways Beach, accounting for 48.7% (328 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 106 people and 14.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Castaways Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Castaways Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Castaways Beach, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
328
% of total
48.7%
Change from 2016
+14.3pp
328
48.7%
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
121
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
121
18.0%
+0.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
120
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
120
17.8%
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
18
2.7%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
14
2.1%
-0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-10.8pp
13
1.9%
-10.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+106
+14.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+6
+0.2pp
Western Catholic
-9
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
+4
+0.5pp
Baptist
-3
-0.5pp
Not stated
-69
-10.8pp
Data table
Religion for Castaways Beach. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Noosa (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | % | Noosa (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 328 | 48.7% | 48.2% | 222 | 34.4% | 36.9% | +106 | +14.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 121 | 18.0% | 13.6% | 115 | 17.8% | 17.5% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 120 | 17.8% | 15.1% | 129 | 20.0% | 17.5% | -9 | -2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 14 | 2.2% | 4.4% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 2.1% | 0.8% | 17 | 2.6% | 1.0% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 1.9% | 8.0% | 82 | 12.7% | 9.3% | -69 | -10.8pp |
| Total | 674 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 646 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.