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 Palmwoods (NSW), accounting for 54.1% (40 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 37 people and 24.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Palmwoods (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Palmwoods (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Palmwoods (NSW), with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
40
% of total
54.1%
Change from 2016
+24.1pp
40
54.1%
+24.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-
13
17.6%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-13.8pp
12
16.2%
-13.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+37
+24.1pp
Western Catholic
+9
-13.8pp
Data table
Religion for Palmwoods (NSW). 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 | 40 | 54.1% | 57.7% | 3 | 30.0% | 46.3% | +37 | +24.1pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 17.6% | 11.9% | - | - | 15.6% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 16.2% | 10.4% | 3 | 30.0% | 12.5% | +9 | -13.8pp |
| Total | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +64 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.