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 Middle Cove, accounting for 43% (571 people). This share was similar to Willoughby (C) (43%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 91 people and 7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Middle Cove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Middle Cove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Willoughby (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Middle Cove, with comparison markers for Willoughby (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
571
% of total
43.0%
Change from 2016
+7.0pp
571
43.0%
+7.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
331
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
331
24.9%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
181
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
181
13.6%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
39
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
39
2.9%
-6.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
28
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
28
2.1%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
28
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
28
2.1%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
27
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
27
2.0%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
23
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
23
1.7%
+0.1pp
Judaism
2021 count
20
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
20
1.5%
-0.5pp
Armenian Apostolic
2021 count
11
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
11
0.8%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+91
+7.0pp
Western Catholic
-34
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+0.1pp
Not stated
-79
-6.0pp
Buddhism
-5
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-6
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
+2
+0.1pp
Judaism
-7
-0.5pp
Armenian Apostolic
+3
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Middle Cove. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Willoughby (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | % | Willoughby (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 571 | 43.0% | 43.0% | 480 | 36.0% | 36.5% | +91 | +7.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 331 | 24.9% | 20.2% | 365 | 27.4% | 21.5% | -34 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 181 | 13.6% | 9.5% | 180 | 13.5% | 11.5% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 39 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 118 | 8.9% | 8.4% | -79 | -6.0pp |
| Buddhism | 28 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 33 | 2.5% | 4.3% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 28 | 2.1% | 1.6% | 34 | 2.6% | 2.1% | -6 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 27 | 2.0% | 2.0% | 17 | 1.3% | 1.8% | +10 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 23 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 21 | 1.6% | 2.5% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Judaism | 20 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 27 | 2.0% | 1.0% | -7 | -0.5pp |
| Armenian Apostolic | 11 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 8 | 0.6% | 0.9% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 1,327 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.