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 Cooran, accounting for 54.2% (946 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 867 people and 21.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cooran - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cooran in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cooran, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
946
% of total
54.2%
Change from 2016
+21.6pp
946
54.2%
+21.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
193
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
193
11.1%
+7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
179
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
179
10.3%
-4.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
171
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
171
9.8%
-9.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
67
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
67
3.8%
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
37
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
37
2.1%
-4.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
32
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
32
1.8%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
29
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
29
1.7%
-5.7pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
16
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
16
0.9%
-0.8pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
14
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
14
0.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+867
+21.6pp
Not stated
+184
+7.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+144
-4.2pp
Western Catholic
+124
-9.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+45
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
+22
-4.1pp
Presbyterian
+11
-5.7pp
Inadequately described
+12
-0.8pp
Baptist
+7
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Cooran. 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 | 946 | 54.2% | 48.2% | 79 | 32.6% | 36.9% | +867 | +21.6pp |
| Not stated | 193 | 11.1% | 8.0% | 9 | 3.7% | 9.3% | +184 | +7.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 179 | 10.3% | 13.6% | 35 | 14.5% | 17.5% | +144 | -4.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 171 | 9.8% | 15.1% | 47 | 19.4% | 17.5% | +124 | -9.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 67 | 3.8% | 2.3% | 22 | 9.1% | 2.4% | +45 | -5.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 37 | 2.1% | 3.1% | 15 | 6.2% | 4.4% | +22 | -4.1pp |
| Buddhism | 32 | 1.8% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.4% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 29 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 18 | 7.4% | 3.1% | +11 | -5.7pp |
| Inadequately described | 16 | 0.9% | 0.4% | 4 | 1.7% | 0.6% | +12 | -0.8pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 14 | 0.8% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Total | 1,744 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 242 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,502 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.