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 Main Arm, accounting for 48% (306 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 48 people and 4.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Main Arm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Main Arm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Main Arm, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
306
% of total
48.0%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
306
48.0%
+4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
145
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
145
22.8%
+0.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
47
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
47
7.4%
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
46
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
46
7.2%
-3.2pp
Judaism
2021 count
14
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
14
2.2%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
13
2.0%
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
11
1.7%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+48
+4.2pp
Not stated
+12
+0.2pp
Western Catholic
+8
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-3.2pp
Judaism
+4
+0.5pp
Buddhism
-2
-0.5pp
Presbyterian
+4
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Main Arm. 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 | 306 | 48.0% | 57.7% | 258 | 43.8% | 46.3% | +48 | +4.2pp |
| Not stated | 145 | 22.8% | 11.9% | 133 | 22.6% | 15.6% | +12 | +0.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 47 | 7.4% | 10.4% | 39 | 6.6% | 12.5% | +8 | +0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 46 | 7.2% | 6.8% | 61 | 10.4% | 9.7% | -15 | -3.2pp |
| Judaism | 14 | 2.2% | 1.2% | 10 | 1.7% | 0.9% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 2.0% | 2.1% | 15 | 2.5% | 2.5% | -2 | -0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 1.7% | 1.2% | 7 | 1.2% | 2.2% | +4 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 637 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 589 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +48 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.