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 Dalwood (Ballina - NSW), accounting for 38.4% (81 people). This share was lower than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dalwood (Ballina - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dalwood (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 Dalwood (Ballina - NSW), with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+17
+12.5pp
Western Catholic
-14
-2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
-3
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Dalwood (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 | 81 | 38.4% | 42.4% | 64 | 25.9% | 30.2% | +17 | +12.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 45 | 21.3% | 19.7% | 59 | 23.9% | 21.9% | -14 | -2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 13.3% | 15.0% | 38 | 15.4% | 19.1% | -10 | -2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 6.2% | 3.2% | 16 | 6.5% | 4.3% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 211 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -36 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.