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 Koonya, accounting for 60.3% (85 people). This share was higher than Tasman (M) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 9.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Koonya - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Koonya in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tasman (M) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Koonya, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+17
+9.9pp
Not stated
-13
-10.1pp
Western Catholic
+3
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Koonya. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tasman (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tasman (M)% | Count | % | Tasman (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 85 | 60.3% | 50.4% | 68 | 50.4% | 40.4% | +17 | +9.9pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 12.1% | 11.7% | 30 | 22.2% | 13.8% | -13 | -10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 9.9% | 10.7% | 11 | 8.1% | 11.4% | +3 | +1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 8.5% | 16.2% | 14 | 10.4% | 21.6% | -2 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 141 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.