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 Tuckombil, accounting for 40.7% (120 people). This share was lower than Ballina (A) (42.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Baptist, which increased by 10 people and 3.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tuckombil - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tuckombil in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Ballina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tuckombil, with comparison markers for Ballina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
120
% of total
40.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
120
40.7%
-1.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
56
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
56
19.0%
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
44
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
44
14.9%
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
18
6.1%
+1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
16
5.4%
+1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
14
4.7%
+3.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
-1.5pp
Western Catholic
+6
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+1.5pp
Not stated
+5
+1.2pp
Baptist
+10
+3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Tuckombil. 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 | 120 | 40.7% | 42.4% | 111 | 42.2% | 30.2% | +9 | -1.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 56 | 19.0% | 19.7% | 50 | 19.0% | 21.9% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 44 | 14.9% | 15.0% | 46 | 17.5% | 19.1% | -2 | -2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 6.1% | 2.1% | 12 | 4.6% | 2.2% | +6 | +1.5pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 11 | 4.2% | 9.7% | +5 | +1.2pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 4.7% | 1.1% | 4 | 1.5% | 1.2% | +10 | +3.2pp |
| Total | 295 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 263 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.