Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 10 people and 9 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Talofa, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3
+0.6pp
Western Catholic
+4
+3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+10
+9.0pp
Not stated
-9
-9.1pp
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% | 48 | 46.2% | 46.3% | +3 | +0.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 14.7% | 10.4% | 12 | 11.5% | 12.5% | +4 | +3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 11.9% | 6.8% | 3 | 2.9% | 9.7% | +10 | +9.0pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 10.1% | 11.9% | 20 | 19.2% | 15.6% | -9 | -9.1pp |
| Total | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 104 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.