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, accounting for 47.1% (2,259 people). This share was lower than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 891 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cooroy - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cooroy in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cooroy, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,259
% of total
47.1%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
2,259
47.1%
+11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
652
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
652
13.6%
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
617
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
617
12.9%
-0.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
378
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
378
7.9%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
215
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
215
4.5%
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
126
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
126
2.6%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
119
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
119
2.5%
-0.9pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
52
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
52
1.1%
-0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
41
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
41
0.9%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
40
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
40
0.8%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+891
+11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
+104
-0.6pp
Not stated
+36
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-40
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
+4
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-0.9pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-10
-0.5pp
Buddhism
-10
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-9
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Cooroy. 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 | 2,259 | 47.1% | 48.2% | 1,368 | 36.1% | 36.9% | +891 | +11.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 652 | 13.6% | 13.6% | 670 | 17.7% | 17.5% | -18 | -4.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 617 | 12.9% | 15.1% | 513 | 13.5% | 17.5% | +104 | -0.6pp |
| Not stated | 378 | 7.9% | 8.0% | 342 | 9.0% | 9.3% | +36 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 215 | 4.5% | 3.1% | 255 | 6.7% | 4.4% | -40 | -2.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 126 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 122 | 3.2% | 3.1% | +4 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 119 | 2.5% | 2.3% | 128 | 3.4% | 2.4% | -9 | -0.9pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 52 | 1.1% | 0.4% | 62 | 1.6% | 0.5% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 41 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 51 | 1.3% | 1.4% | -10 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 40 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 49 | 1.3% | 0.9% | -9 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 4,796 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,788 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,008 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.