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 Skennars Head, accounting for 40.1% (518 people). This share was lower than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 482 people and 12.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Skennars Head - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Skennars Head in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Skennars Head, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
518
% of total
40.1%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
518
40.1%
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
396
% of total
30.7%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
396
30.7%
+13.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
175
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-12.2pp
175
13.6%
-12.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
54
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
54
4.2%
-6.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
53
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-14.8pp
53
4.1%
-14.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
36
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
36
2.8%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
14
1.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+482
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
+373
+13.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+141
-12.2pp
Presbyterian
+40
-6.4pp
Not stated
+28
-14.8pp
Data table
Religion for Skennars Head. 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 | 518 | 40.1% | 42.4% | 36 | 27.3% | 30.2% | +482 | +12.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 396 | 30.7% | 19.7% | 23 | 17.4% | 21.9% | +373 | +13.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 175 | 13.6% | 15.0% | 34 | 25.8% | 19.1% | +141 | -12.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 54 | 4.2% | 3.2% | 14 | 10.6% | 4.2% | +40 | -6.4pp |
| Not stated | 53 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 25 | 18.9% | 9.7% | +28 | -14.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 36 | 2.8% | 3.2% | - | - | 4.3% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 1.1% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Total | 1,291 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 132 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,159 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.