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 Cooroy Mountain, accounting for 56% (79 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 18.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cooroy Mountain - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cooroy Mountain in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cooroy Mountain, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
79
% of total
56.0%
Change from 2016
+18.2pp
79
56.0%
+18.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
19
13.5%
-4.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
19
13.5%
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
10
7.1%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+28
+18.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-4.3pp
Western Catholic
-3
-2.8pp
Uniting Church
-1
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Cooroy Mountain. 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 | 79 | 56.0% | 48.2% | 51 | 37.8% | 36.9% | +28 | +18.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 13.5% | 13.6% | 24 | 17.8% | 17.5% | -5 | -4.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 13.5% | 15.1% | 22 | 16.3% | 17.5% | -3 | -2.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 7.1% | 3.1% | 11 | 8.1% | 4.4% | -1 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.