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 Cootharaba, accounting for 51.7% (445 people). This share was higher than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 126 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cootharaba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cootharaba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cootharaba, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
445
% of total
51.7%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
445
51.7%
+13.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
125
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
125
14.5%
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
102
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
102
11.9%
-3.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
96
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
96
11.2%
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
22
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
22
2.6%
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
20
2.3%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
12
1.4%
-0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
11
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
11
1.3%
-0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+126
+13.4pp
Not stated
-13
-2.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-26
-3.5pp
Western Catholic
-22
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
-17
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-7
-0.9pp
Buddhism
-4
-0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Cootharaba. 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 | 445 | 51.7% | 48.2% | 319 | 38.3% | 36.9% | +126 | +13.4pp |
| Not stated | 125 | 14.5% | 8.0% | 138 | 16.6% | 9.3% | -13 | -2.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 102 | 11.9% | 13.6% | 128 | 15.4% | 17.5% | -26 | -3.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 96 | 11.2% | 15.1% | 118 | 14.2% | 17.5% | -22 | -3.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 22 | 2.6% | 3.1% | 39 | 4.7% | 4.4% | -17 | -2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 20 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 16 | 1.9% | 2.4% | +4 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 1.4% | 2.1% | 19 | 2.3% | 3.1% | -7 | -0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 11 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 15 | 1.8% | 1.4% | -4 | -0.5pp |
| Total | 860 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 833 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.