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 Federal (NSW), accounting for 63.3% (490 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 125 people and 9.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Federal (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Federal (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Federal (NSW), with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
490
% of total
63.3%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
490
63.3%
+9.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
99
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
99
12.8%
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
71
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
71
9.2%
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
36
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
36
4.7%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
16
2.1%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
14
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
14
1.8%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+125
+9.2pp
Not stated
-15
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
+2
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
0.0pp
Buddhism
-15
-2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Federal (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 | 490 | 63.3% | 57.7% | 365 | 54.1% | 46.3% | +125 | +9.2pp |
| Not stated | 99 | 12.8% | 11.9% | 114 | 16.9% | 15.6% | -15 | -4.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 71 | 9.2% | 10.4% | 69 | 10.2% | 12.5% | +2 | -1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 36 | 4.7% | 6.8% | 36 | 5.3% | 9.7% | 0 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 16 | 2.1% | 1.1% | 14 | 2.1% | 1.3% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 14 | 1.8% | 2.1% | 29 | 4.3% | 2.5% | -15 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 774 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 675 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +99 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.