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 Alstonvale, accounting for 44.5% (185 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 73 people and 17.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Alstonvale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Alstonvale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alstonvale, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
185
% of total
44.5%
Change from 2016
+17.8pp
185
44.5%
+17.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
61
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-13.0pp
61
14.7%
-13.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
58
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
58
13.9%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
35
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
35
8.4%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
17
4.1%
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
17
4.1%
-2.1pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
12
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
12
2.9%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+73
+17.8pp
Western Catholic
-55
-13.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-2.6pp
Not stated
0
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-9
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
-9
-2.1pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+5
+1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Alstonvale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Ballina (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | % | Ballina (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 185 | 44.5% | 42.4% | 112 | 26.7% | 30.2% | +73 | +17.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 61 | 14.7% | 19.7% | 116 | 27.7% | 21.9% | -55 | -13.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 58 | 13.9% | 15.0% | 69 | 16.5% | 19.1% | -11 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 35 | 8.4% | 6.8% | 35 | 8.4% | 9.7% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 4.1% | 2.1% | 26 | 6.2% | 2.2% | -9 | -2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 4.1% | 3.2% | 26 | 6.2% | 4.3% | -9 | -2.1pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 12 | 2.9% | 0.5% | 7 | 1.7% | 0.5% | +5 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 416 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 419 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.