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
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
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.