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 Avoca (NSW), accounting for 35.4% (69 people). This share was lower than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Avoca (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Avoca (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Avoca (NSW), with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+17
+9.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-6.0pp
Western Catholic
-8
-3.5pp
Not stated
+1
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Avoca (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wingecarribee (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 69 | 35.4% | 36.4% | 52 | 25.9% | 26.0% | +17 | +9.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 60 | 30.8% | 20.4% | 74 | 36.8% | 25.6% | -14 | -6.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 32 | 16.4% | 20.3% | 40 | 19.9% | 22.2% | -8 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 5.6% | 6.3% | 10 | 5.0% | 8.7% | +1 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.