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 The Pocket, accounting for 48.9% (115 people). This share was lower than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 17 people, while its share rose by 0.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
The Pocket - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for The Pocket in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Pocket, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
115
% of total
48.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
115
48.9%
+0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
44
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
44
18.7%
+4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
27
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
27
11.5%
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
13
5.5%
-4.4pp
Sikhism
2021 count
13
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
13
5.5%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-17
+0.4pp
Not stated
+5
+4.4pp
Western Catholic
-3
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-4.4pp
Sikhism
0
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for The Pocket. 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 | 115 | 48.9% | 57.7% | 132 | 48.5% | 46.3% | -17 | +0.4pp |
| Not stated | 44 | 18.7% | 11.9% | 39 | 14.3% | 15.6% | +5 | +4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 27 | 11.5% | 10.4% | 30 | 11.0% | 12.5% | -3 | +0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 5.5% | 6.8% | 27 | 9.9% | 9.7% | -14 | -4.4pp |
| Sikhism | 13 | 5.5% | 0.1% | 13 | 4.8% | 0.2% | 0 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 235 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 272 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -37 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.