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 New Brighton, accounting for 62.7% (222 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 190 people and 44.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
New Brighton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for New Brighton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for New Brighton, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
222
% of total
62.7%
Change from 2016
+44.8pp
222
62.7%
+44.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
56
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
56
15.8%
+3.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
30
% of total
8.5%
Change from 2016
-22.8pp
30
8.5%
-22.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
19
5.4%
-9.1pp
Judaism
2021 count
10
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
10
2.8%
-
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+190
+44.8pp
Not stated
+33
+3.0pp
Western Catholic
-26
-22.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-9.1pp
Data table
Religion for New Brighton. 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 | 222 | 62.7% | 57.7% | 32 | 17.9% | 46.3% | +190 | +44.8pp |
| Not stated | 56 | 15.8% | 11.9% | 23 | 12.8% | 15.6% | +33 | +3.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 30 | 8.5% | 10.4% | 56 | 31.3% | 12.5% | -26 | -22.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 5.4% | 6.8% | 26 | 14.5% | 9.7% | -7 | -9.1pp |
| Judaism | 10 | 2.8% | 1.2% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Total | 354 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 179 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +175 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.