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 Patchs Beach, accounting for 50% (21 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 5 people, while its share rose by 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Patchs Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Patchs Beach 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 Patchs Beach, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2
+18.1pp
Western Catholic
-5
+5.0pp
Data table
Religion for Patchs Beach. 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 | 21 | 50.0% | 42.4% | 23 | 31.9% | 30.2% | -2 | +18.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 28.6% | 19.7% | 17 | 23.6% | 21.9% | -5 | +5.0pp |
| Total | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -30 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.