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 Broken Head (part), accounting for 60.3% (228 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 82 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Broken Head (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Broken Head (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Broken Head (part), with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
228
% of total
60.3%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
228
60.3%
+7.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
64
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
64
16.9%
+6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
28
7.4%
-4.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
27
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
27
7.1%
-8.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+82
+7.6pp
Not stated
+35
+6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-4.2pp
Western Catholic
-16
-8.4pp
Data table
Religion for Broken Head (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 228 | 60.3% | 57.7% | 146 | 52.7% | 46.3% | +82 | +7.6pp |
| Not stated | 64 | 16.9% | 11.9% | 29 | 10.5% | 15.6% | +35 | +6.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 7.4% | 6.8% | 32 | 11.6% | 9.7% | -4 | -4.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 7.1% | 10.4% | 43 | 15.5% | 12.5% | -16 | -8.4pp |
| Total | 378 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 277 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +101 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.