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 Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina - NSW), accounting for 57% (49 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 6 people, while its share fell by 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina - NSW), with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
49
% of total
57.0%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
49
57.0%
-6.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
12
14.0%
+5.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+6
-6.2pp
Not stated
+6
+5.2pp
Data table
Religion for Cabbage Tree Island (Ballina - NSW). 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 | 49 | 57.0% | 42.4% | 43 | 63.2% | 30.2% | +6 | -6.2pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 14.0% | 6.8% | 6 | 8.8% | 9.7% | +6 | +5.2pp |
| Total | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 68 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.