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, accounting for 57.6% (2,402 people). This share was similar to Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 368 people, while its share fell by 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mullumbimby - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mullumbimby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mullumbimby, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,402
% of total
57.6%
Change from 2016
-
2,402
57.6%
-
Not stated
2021 count
443
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-18.4pp
443
10.6%
-18.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
374
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-10.4pp
374
9.0%
-10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
255
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-26.2pp
255
6.1%
-26.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
117
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
117
2.8%
-6.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
110
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-
110
2.6%
-
Judaism
2021 count
83
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
83
2.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
57
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-
57
1.4%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
53
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
53
1.3%
-8.4pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
48
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
48
1.2%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+434
-18.4pp
Western Catholic
+368
-10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+245
-26.2pp
Uniting Church
+114
-6.9pp
Presbyterian
+50
-8.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mullumbimby. 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 | 2,402 | 57.6% | 57.7% | - | - | 46.3% | - | - |
| Not stated | 443 | 10.6% | 11.9% | 9 | 29.0% | 15.6% | +434 | -18.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 374 | 9.0% | 10.4% | 6 | 19.4% | 12.5% | +368 | -10.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 255 | 6.1% | 6.8% | 10 | 32.3% | 9.7% | +245 | -26.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 117 | 2.8% | 1.7% | 3 | 9.7% | 2.8% | +114 | -6.9pp |
| Buddhism | 110 | 2.6% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.5% | - | - |
| Judaism | 83 | 2.0% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 57 | 1.4% | 1.1% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 53 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 3 | 9.7% | 2.2% | +50 | -8.4pp |
| Inadequately described | 48 | 1.2% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Total | 4,173 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 31 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,142 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.