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 Rous, accounting for 37.6% (86 people). This share was lower than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rous - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rous 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 Rous, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Presbyterian
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-11
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-0.6pp
Presbyterian
-1
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-6
-2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Rous. 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 | 86 | 37.6% | 42.4% | 56 | 24.7% | 30.2% | +30 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 43 | 18.8% | 19.7% | 54 | 23.8% | 21.9% | -11 | -5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 17.5% | 15.0% | 41 | 18.1% | 19.1% | -1 | -0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 19 | 8.3% | 3.2% | 20 | 8.8% | 4.2% | -1 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 4.4% | 3.2% | 16 | 7.0% | 4.3% | -6 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 229 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 227 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.