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 Bagotville, accounting for 47.6% (30 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bagotville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bagotville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bagotville, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
+2
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-10.0pp
Not stated
+1
-1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Bagotville. 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 | 30 | 47.6% | 42.4% | 18 | 35.3% | 30.2% | +12 | +12.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 19.0% | 19.7% | 10 | 19.6% | 21.9% | +2 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 17.5% | 15.0% | 14 | 27.5% | 19.1% | -3 | -10.0pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 15.9% | 6.8% | 9 | 17.6% | 9.7% | +1 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 51 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.