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 Mullumbimby Creek, accounting for 67.3% (334 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 41 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mullumbimby Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mullumbimby Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mullumbimby Creek, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
334
% of total
67.3%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
334
67.3%
+12.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
68
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
68
13.7%
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
25
5.0%
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
18
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
18
3.6%
-3.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
13
2.6%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+41
+12.0pp
Not stated
-28
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
-2
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-17
-3.0pp
Buddhism
-3
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mullumbimby Creek. 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 | 334 | 67.3% | 57.7% | 293 | 55.3% | 46.3% | +41 | +12.0pp |
| Not stated | 68 | 13.7% | 11.9% | 96 | 18.1% | 15.6% | -28 | -4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 5.0% | 10.4% | 27 | 5.1% | 12.5% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 3.6% | 6.8% | 35 | 6.6% | 9.7% | -17 | -3.0pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 2.6% | 2.1% | 16 | 3.0% | 2.5% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 496 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 530 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -34 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.