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 Pine Lodge (NSW), accounting for 54.3% (19 people). This share was higher than Edward River (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 11 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pine Lodge (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pine Lodge (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Edward River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pine Lodge (NSW), with comparison markers for Edward River (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
19
% of total
54.3%
Change from 2016
+24.6pp
19
54.3%
+24.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
+24.6pp
Data table
Religion for Pine Lodge (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 19 | 54.3% | 37.3% | 19 | 29.7% | 26.6% | 0 | +24.6pp |
| Total | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.