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 Noosa North Shore, accounting for 46.5% (112 people). This share was lower than Noosa (S) (48.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 112 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Noosa North Shore - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Noosa North Shore in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Noosa (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Noosa North Shore, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
112
% of total
46.5%
Change from 2016
+17.4pp
112
46.5%
+17.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
47
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
47
19.5%
+12.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
35
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
35
14.5%
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
22
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-11.4pp
22
9.1%
-11.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-78
+17.4pp
Not stated
-1
+12.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-73
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
-112
-11.4pp
Data table
Religion for Noosa North Shore. 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 | 112 | 46.5% | 48.2% | 190 | 29.1% | 36.9% | -78 | +17.4pp |
| Not stated | 47 | 19.5% | 8.0% | 48 | 7.3% | 9.3% | -1 | +12.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 14.5% | 13.6% | 108 | 16.5% | 17.5% | -73 | -2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 9.1% | 15.1% | 134 | 20.5% | 17.5% | -112 | -11.4pp |
| Total | 241 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 654 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -413 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.