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 Nashua, accounting for 51.2% (131 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 27 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nashua - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nashua in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nashua, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
131
% of total
51.2%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
131
51.2%
+9.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
33
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
33
12.9%
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
30
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
30
11.7%
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
26
10.2%
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
11
4.3%
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
10
3.9%
-3.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+27
+9.1pp
Not stated
+20
+7.6pp
Western Catholic
-9
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
-3
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
-8
-3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Nashua. 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 | 131 | 51.2% | 57.7% | 104 | 42.1% | 46.3% | +27 | +9.1pp |
| Not stated | 33 | 12.9% | 11.9% | 13 | 5.3% | 15.6% | +20 | +7.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 30 | 11.7% | 10.4% | 39 | 15.8% | 12.5% | -9 | -4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 10.2% | 6.8% | 30 | 12.1% | 9.7% | -4 | -1.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 4.3% | 1.7% | 14 | 5.7% | 2.8% | -3 | -1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 3.9% | 1.2% | 18 | 7.3% | 2.2% | -8 | -3.4pp |
| Total | 256 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 247 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.