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 Newrybar, accounting for 51.7% (270 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 203 people and 30.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Newrybar - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Newrybar in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Newrybar, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
270
% of total
51.7%
Change from 2016
+30.4pp
270
51.7%
+30.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
66
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-15.7pp
66
12.6%
-15.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
63
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
63
12.1%
-12.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
62
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
62
11.9%
+4.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
14
2.7%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
12
2.3%
-3.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+203
+30.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-23
-15.7pp
Western Catholic
-13
-12.1pp
Not stated
+39
+4.6pp
Presbyterian
+9
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-6
-3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Newrybar. 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 | 270 | 51.7% | 42.4% | 67 | 21.3% | 30.2% | +203 | +30.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 66 | 12.6% | 15.0% | 89 | 28.3% | 19.1% | -23 | -15.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 63 | 12.1% | 19.7% | 76 | 24.2% | 21.9% | -13 | -12.1pp |
| Not stated | 62 | 11.9% | 6.8% | 23 | 7.3% | 9.7% | +39 | +4.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 2.7% | 3.2% | 5 | 1.6% | 4.2% | +9 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 2.3% | 3.2% | 18 | 5.7% | 4.3% | -6 | -3.4pp |
| Total | 522 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 314 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +208 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.