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 Goonengerry, accounting for 60.3% (246 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 14 people, while its share fell by 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goonengerry - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goonengerry in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goonengerry, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
246
% of total
60.3%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
246
60.3%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
89
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
89
21.8%
+11.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
22
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
22
5.4%
-2.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
19
4.7%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+14
-4.5pp
Not stated
+51
+11.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-2.1pp
Western Catholic
+2
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Goonengerry. 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 | 246 | 60.3% | 57.7% | 232 | 64.8% | 46.3% | +14 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 89 | 21.8% | 11.9% | 38 | 10.6% | 15.6% | +51 | +11.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 27 | 7.5% | 9.7% | -5 | -2.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 4.7% | 10.4% | 17 | 4.7% | 12.5% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 408 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 358 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +50 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.