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 Brooklet, accounting for 49.4% (120 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which increased by 9 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brooklet - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brooklet in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brooklet, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
120
% of total
49.4%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
120
49.4%
+4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
37
15.2%
-1.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
29
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
29
11.9%
-0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
24
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
24
9.9%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
12
4.9%
+3.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
11
4.5%
-1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6
+4.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-1.9pp
Western Catholic
-3
-0.8pp
Not stated
0
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
+9
+3.7pp
Uniting Church
-5
-1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Brooklet. 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 | 120 | 49.4% | 42.4% | 114 | 45.4% | 30.2% | +6 | +4.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 15.2% | 15.0% | 43 | 17.1% | 19.1% | -6 | -1.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 11.9% | 19.7% | 32 | 12.7% | 21.9% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 9.9% | 6.8% | 24 | 9.6% | 9.7% | 0 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 4.9% | 3.2% | 3 | 1.2% | 4.2% | +9 | +3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 4.5% | 3.2% | 16 | 6.4% | 4.3% | -5 | -1.9pp |
| Total | 243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 251 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.