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 Empire Vale, accounting for 40.9% (70 people). This share was lower than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 24 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Empire Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Empire Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Empire Vale, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
70
% of total
40.9%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
70
40.9%
+10.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
40
% of total
23.4%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
40
23.4%
+3.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
35
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
35
20.5%
-1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
11
6.4%
-4.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
+10.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
+3.1pp
Western Catholic
+2
-1.1pp
Not stated
-5
-4.1pp
Data table
Religion for Empire Vale. 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 | 70 | 40.9% | 42.4% | 46 | 30.1% | 30.2% | +24 | +10.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 23.4% | 15.0% | 31 | 20.3% | 19.1% | +9 | +3.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 20.5% | 19.7% | 33 | 21.6% | 21.9% | +2 | -1.1pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 6.4% | 6.8% | 16 | 10.5% | 9.7% | -5 | -4.1pp |
| Total | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 153 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.