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 Binna Burra (NSW), accounting for 55.1% (114 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 48 people and 10.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Binna Burra (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Binna Burra (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Binna Burra (NSW), with comparison markers for Byron (A).

Binna Burra (NSW)
Byron (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

114

% of total

55.1%

Change from 2016

+23.8pp

Not stated

2021 count

31

% of total

15.0%

Change from 2016

+5.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

25

% of total

12.1%

Change from 2016

-10.7pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

17

% of total

8.2%

Change from 2016

-6.2pp

Data table

Religion for Binna Burra (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).

Religion for Binna Burra (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
Religion for Binna Burra (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Byron (A)%Count%Byron (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described11455.1%57.7%10031.3%46.3%+14+23.8pp
Not stated3115.0%11.9%309.4%15.6%+1+5.6pp
Western Catholic2512.1%10.4%7322.8%12.5%-48-10.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia178.2%6.8%4614.4%9.7%-29-6.2pp
Total207100.0%100.0%320100.0%100.0%-1130.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.