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 Myocum, accounting for 51.5% (617 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 173 people and 5.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Myocum - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Myocum in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Myocum, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
617
% of total
51.5%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
617
51.5%
+5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
204
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
204
17.0%
+3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
103
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
103
8.6%
-1.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
97
% of total
8.1%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
97
8.1%
-2.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
30
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
30
2.5%
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
27
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
27
2.3%
+0.1pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
21
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
21
1.8%
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
20
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
20
1.7%
-0.7pp
Judaism
2021 count
14
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
14
1.2%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
12
1.0%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+173
+5.3pp
Not stated
+69
+3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+8
-1.3pp
Western Catholic
-1
-2.1pp
Buddhism
-1
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
+6
+0.1pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+9
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
-3
-0.7pp
Judaism
-3
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
0
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Myocum. 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 | 617 | 51.5% | 57.7% | 444 | 46.2% | 46.3% | +173 | +5.3pp |
| Not stated | 204 | 17.0% | 11.9% | 135 | 14.0% | 15.6% | +69 | +3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 103 | 8.6% | 6.8% | 95 | 9.9% | 9.7% | +8 | -1.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 97 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 98 | 10.2% | 12.5% | -1 | -2.1pp |
| Buddhism | 30 | 2.5% | 2.1% | 31 | 3.2% | 2.5% | -1 | -0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 27 | 2.3% | 1.7% | 21 | 2.2% | 2.8% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 21 | 1.8% | 0.3% | 12 | 1.2% | 0.3% | +9 | +0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 20 | 1.7% | 1.2% | 23 | 2.4% | 2.2% | -3 | -0.7pp |
| Judaism | 14 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 17 | 1.8% | 0.9% | -3 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 12 | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,197 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 961 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +236 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.