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 Kinvara, accounting for 47.4% (92 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,340 people, while its share rose by 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kinvara - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kinvara in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kinvara, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
92
% of total
47.4%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
92
47.4%
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
35
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
35
18.0%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
25
12.9%
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
23
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
23
11.9%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,340
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
-777
-3.3pp
Not stated
-484
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-488
-1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Kinvara. 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 | 92 | 47.4% | 42.4% | 1,432 | 37.6% | 30.2% | -1,340 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 35 | 18.0% | 19.7% | 812 | 21.3% | 21.9% | -777 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 12.9% | 6.8% | 509 | 13.4% | 9.7% | -484 | -0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 23 | 11.9% | 15.0% | 511 | 13.4% | 19.1% | -488 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 194 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,809 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -3,615 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.