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 Rous Mill, accounting for 39.3% (77 people). This share was lower than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 1,719 people and 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rous Mill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rous Mill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rous Mill, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
77
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+17.9pp
77
39.3%
+17.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
43
% of total
21.9%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
43
21.9%
-9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
32
16.3%
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
16
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+6.2pp
16
8.2%
+6.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
14
7.1%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,119
+17.9pp
Western Catholic
-1,719
-9.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,212
-6.0pp
Uniting Church
-98
+6.2pp
Not stated
-278
+1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Rous Mill. 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 | 77 | 39.3% | 42.4% | 1,196 | 21.4% | 30.2% | -1,119 | +17.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 43 | 21.9% | 19.7% | 1,762 | 31.5% | 21.9% | -1,719 | -9.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 16.3% | 15.0% | 1,244 | 22.3% | 19.1% | -1,212 | -6.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 16 | 8.2% | 3.2% | 114 | 2.0% | 4.3% | -98 | +6.2pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 7.1% | 6.8% | 292 | 5.2% | 9.7% | -278 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 196 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,587 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5,391 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.