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 Ewingsdale, accounting for 50.4% (520 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 208 people and 11.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ewingsdale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ewingsdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ewingsdale, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
520
% of total
50.4%
Change from 2016
+11.7pp
520
50.4%
+11.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
162
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
162
15.7%
-4.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
118
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
118
11.4%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
88
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
88
8.5%
-2.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
22
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
22
2.1%
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
20
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
20
1.9%
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
15
1.5%
-2.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
13
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
13
1.3%
+0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
10
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
10
1.0%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+208
+11.7pp
Not stated
-3
-4.8pp
Western Catholic
+4
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-2.7pp
Buddhism
-9
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
+6
+0.2pp
Uniting Church
-18
-2.6pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+9
+0.8pp
Greek Orthodox
+6
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Ewingsdale. 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 | 520 | 50.4% | 57.7% | 312 | 38.7% | 46.3% | +208 | +11.7pp |
| Not stated | 162 | 15.7% | 11.9% | 165 | 20.5% | 15.6% | -3 | -4.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 118 | 11.4% | 10.4% | 114 | 14.1% | 12.5% | +4 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 88 | 8.5% | 6.8% | 90 | 11.2% | 9.7% | -2 | -2.7pp |
| Buddhism | 22 | 2.1% | 2.1% | 31 | 3.8% | 2.5% | -9 | -1.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 20 | 1.9% | 1.2% | 14 | 1.7% | 2.2% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 1.5% | 1.7% | 33 | 4.1% | 2.8% | -18 | -2.6pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 13 | 1.3% | 0.3% | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +9 | +0.8pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 10 | 1.0% | 0.3% | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 1,031 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 806 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +225 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.