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 Skinners Shoot, accounting for 61.5% (83 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 240 people and 16.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Skinners Shoot - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Skinners Shoot in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Skinners Shoot, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
83
% of total
61.5%
Change from 2016
+33.5pp
83
61.5%
+33.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
19
14.1%
+4.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
15
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
15
11.1%
-9.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-213
+33.5pp
Not stated
-78
+4.9pp
Western Catholic
-201
-9.4pp
Data table
Religion for Skinners Shoot. 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 | 83 | 61.5% | 57.7% | 296 | 28.0% | 46.3% | -213 | +33.5pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 14.1% | 11.9% | 97 | 9.2% | 15.6% | -78 | +4.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 11.1% | 10.4% | 216 | 20.5% | 12.5% | -201 | -9.4pp |
| Total | 135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,056 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -921 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.