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 White Beach, accounting for 49.5% (154 people). This share was lower than Tasman (M) (50.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 51 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
White Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for White Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tasman (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for White Beach, with comparison markers for Tasman (M).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
154
% of total
49.5%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
154
49.5%
+12.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
75
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
75
24.1%
-6.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
29
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
29
9.3%
-3.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
25
8.0%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
10
3.2%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+51
+12.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-6.3pp
Not stated
-6
-3.2pp
Western Catholic
+4
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
+5
+1.4pp
Data table
Religion for White Beach. 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 | 154 | 49.5% | 50.4% | 103 | 36.8% | 40.4% | +51 | +12.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 75 | 24.1% | 16.2% | 85 | 30.4% | 21.6% | -10 | -6.3pp |
| Not stated | 29 | 9.3% | 11.7% | 35 | 12.5% | 13.8% | -6 | -3.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 8.0% | 10.7% | 21 | 7.5% | 11.4% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5 | 1.8% | 1.9% | +5 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 311 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 280 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.