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 Knockrow, accounting for 47.9% (91 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 16.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Knockrow - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Knockrow in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Knockrow, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
91
% of total
47.9%
Change from 2016
+16.6pp
91
47.9%
+16.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
31
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
31
16.3%
+2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
19
10.0%
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-11.9pp
14
7.4%
-11.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
10
5.3%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
+16.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
+2.8pp
Not stated
-2
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
-23
-11.9pp
Uniting Church
+2
+1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Knockrow. 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 | 91 | 47.9% | 42.4% | 60 | 31.3% | 30.2% | +31 | +16.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 16.3% | 15.0% | 26 | 13.5% | 19.1% | +5 | +2.8pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 10.0% | 6.8% | 21 | 10.9% | 9.7% | -2 | -0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 7.4% | 19.7% | 37 | 19.3% | 21.9% | -23 | -11.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 5.3% | 3.2% | 8 | 4.2% | 4.3% | +2 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 190 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 192 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.