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 Talofa, accounting for 46.8% (51 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 142 people, while its share rose by 14.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Talofa - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Talofa in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Talofa, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
51
% of total
46.8%
Change from 2016
+14.5pp
51
46.8%
+14.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
16
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
16
14.7%
-6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
13
11.9%
-9.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
10.1%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
11
10.1%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-142
+14.5pp
Western Catholic
-110
-6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-117
-9.8pp
Not stated
-47
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Talofa. 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 | 51 | 46.8% | 57.7% | 193 | 32.3% | 46.3% | -142 | +14.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 14.7% | 10.4% | 126 | 21.1% | 12.5% | -110 | -6.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 11.9% | 6.8% | 130 | 21.7% | 9.7% | -117 | -9.8pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 10.1% | 11.9% | 58 | 9.7% | 15.6% | -47 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 598 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -489 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.