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 South Golden Beach, accounting for 71.7% (636 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 1,836 people and 24.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Golden Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Golden Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Golden Beach, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
636
% of total
71.7%
Change from 2016
+50.9pp
636
71.7%
+50.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
77
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
77
8.7%
-1.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
53
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-17.6pp
53
6.0%
-17.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
35
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-24.7pp
35
3.9%
-24.7pp
Buddhism
2021 count
24
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
24
2.7%
+2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
11
1.2%
-2.4pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
10
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
10
1.1%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-726
+50.9pp
Not stated
-594
-1.6pp
Western Catholic
-1,489
-17.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,836
-24.7pp
Buddhism
-11
+2.2pp
Uniting Church
-225
-2.4pp
Inadequately described
-21
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for South Golden Beach. 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 | 636 | 71.7% | 57.7% | 1,362 | 20.8% | 46.3% | -726 | +50.9pp |
| Not stated | 77 | 8.7% | 11.9% | 671 | 10.3% | 15.6% | -594 | -1.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 53 | 6.0% | 10.4% | 1,542 | 23.6% | 12.5% | -1,489 | -17.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 3.9% | 6.8% | 1,871 | 28.6% | 9.7% | -1,836 | -24.7pp |
| Buddhism | 24 | 2.7% | 2.1% | 35 | 0.5% | 2.5% | -11 | +2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 1.2% | 1.7% | 236 | 3.6% | 2.8% | -225 | -2.4pp |
| Inadequately described | 10 | 1.1% | 0.8% | 31 | 0.5% | 0.9% | -21 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 887 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,544 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5,657 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.