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 Napier, accounting for 51.5% (136 people). This share was higher than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Napier - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Napier in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Napier, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
136
% of total
51.5%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
136
51.5%
+4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
32
12.1%
-2.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
25
9.5%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
21
8.0%
-6.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
17
6.4%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
13
4.9%
-2.3pp
Churches of Christ (Conference)
2021 count
10
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
10
3.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-2.2pp
Western Catholic
-6
-2.2pp
Not stated
-17
-6.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-6
-2.3pp
Data table
Religion for Napier. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 136 | 51.5% | 50.1% | 125 | 47.2% | 37.8% | +11 | +4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 12.1% | 11.8% | 38 | 14.3% | 16.6% | -6 | -2.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 9.5% | 10.4% | 31 | 11.7% | 12.8% | -6 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 8.0% | 7.8% | 38 | 14.3% | 9.9% | -17 | -6.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 6.4% | 4.8% | 14 | 5.3% | 4.1% | +3 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 4.9% | 2.7% | 19 | 7.2% | 4.0% | -6 | -2.3pp |
| Churches of Christ (Conference) | 10 | 3.8% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Total | 264 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 265 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.