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 Tyagarah, accounting for 62.2% (107 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 12.8 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Tyagarah - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Tyagarah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Tyagarah, with comparison markers for Byron (A).

Tyagarah
Byron (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

107

% of total

62.2%

Change from 2016

+12.8pp

Not stated

2021 count

31

% of total

18.0%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Buddhism

2021 count

12

% of total

7.0%

Change from 2016

-0.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

10

% of total

5.8%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Data table

Religion for Tyagarah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).

Religion for Tyagarah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
Religion for Tyagarah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Byron (A)%Count%Byron (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described10762.2%57.7%7649.4%46.3%+31+12.8pp
Not stated3118.0%11.9%2616.9%15.6%+5+1.1pp
Buddhism127.0%2.1%127.8%2.5%0-0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia105.8%6.8%106.5%9.7%0-0.7pp
Total172100.0%100.0%154100.0%100.0%+180.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.