Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 No religion, which increased by 52 people and 11.8 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Noosa North Shore, with comparison markers for Noosa (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+52
+11.8pp
Not stated
+20
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
-4.6pp
Western Catholic
-10
-9.4pp
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% | 60 | 34.7% | 36.9% | +52 | +11.8pp |
| Not stated | 47 | 19.5% | 8.0% | 27 | 15.6% | 9.3% | +20 | +3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 14.5% | 13.6% | 33 | 19.1% | 17.5% | +2 | -4.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 9.1% | 15.1% | 32 | 18.5% | 17.5% | -10 | -9.4pp |
| Total | 241 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 173 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +68 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.