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.
Chart view
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
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.