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 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 28 people and 16 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
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+28
+16.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
-4
-2.6pp
Not stated
-4
-2.5pp
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% | 42 | 24.9% | 30.2% | +28 | +16.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 23.4% | 15.0% | 43 | 25.4% | 19.1% | -3 | -2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 20.5% | 19.7% | 39 | 23.1% | 21.9% | -4 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 6.4% | 6.8% | 15 | 8.9% | 9.7% | -4 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 169 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.