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 Eureka (NSW), accounting for 50.9% (179 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 37 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eureka (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eureka (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eureka (NSW), with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
179
% of total
50.9%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
179
50.9%
+8.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
57
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
57
16.2%
+6.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
41
% of total
11.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
41
11.6%
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
28
8.0%
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
15
4.3%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
14
4.0%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+37
+8.3pp
Not stated
+24
+6.3pp
Western Catholic
-3
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-3
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-2
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Eureka (NSW). 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 | 179 | 50.9% | 57.7% | 142 | 42.6% | 46.3% | +37 | +8.3pp |
| Not stated | 57 | 16.2% | 11.9% | 33 | 9.9% | 15.6% | +24 | +6.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 41 | 11.6% | 10.4% | 44 | 13.2% | 12.5% | -3 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 38 | 11.4% | 9.7% | -10 | -3.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 4.3% | 1.1% | 18 | 5.4% | 1.3% | -3 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 4.0% | 1.7% | 16 | 4.8% | 2.8% | -2 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 352 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.