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 Tintenbar, accounting for 46% (276 people). This share was higher than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 234 people, while its share fell by 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tintenbar - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tintenbar in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tintenbar, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
276
% of total
46.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
276
46.0%
-0.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
112
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
112
18.7%
+3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
79
% of total
13.2%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
79
13.2%
+3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
40
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
40
6.7%
-3.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
20
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-
20
3.3%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
14
2.3%
-6.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
14
2.3%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+234
-0.7pp
Western Catholic
+98
+3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+70
+3.2pp
Not stated
+31
-3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
-6.6pp
Uniting Church
+10
-2.1pp
Data table
Religion for Tintenbar. 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 | 276 | 46.0% | 42.4% | 42 | 46.7% | 30.2% | +234 | -0.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 112 | 18.7% | 19.7% | 14 | 15.6% | 21.9% | +98 | +3.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 79 | 13.2% | 15.0% | 9 | 10.0% | 19.1% | +70 | +3.2pp |
| Not stated | 40 | 6.7% | 6.8% | 9 | 10.0% | 9.7% | +31 | -3.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 20 | 3.3% | 3.2% | - | - | 4.2% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 8 | 8.9% | 2.2% | +6 | -6.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 2.3% | 3.2% | 4 | 4.4% | 4.3% | +10 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 600 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 90 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +510 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.