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 Eurobodalla (A), accounting for 41.9% (16,991 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5,411 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eurobodalla (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eurobodalla (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eurobodalla (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16,991
% of total
41.9%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
16,991
41.9%
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
7,642
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
7,642
18.8%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
7,014
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
7,014
17.3%
-5.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,588
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
3,588
8.8%
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,011
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,011
2.5%
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
976
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
976
2.4%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
687
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
687
1.7%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
327
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
327
0.8%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
312
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
312
0.8%
-0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
262
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
262
0.6%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5,411
+10.8pp
Western Catholic
-347
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,320
-5.1pp
Not stated
-119
-1.2pp
Uniting Church
-228
-0.8pp
Presbyterian
-210
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+51
0.0pp
Baptist
-18
-0.1pp
Buddhism
-8
-0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+6
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Eurobodalla (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 16,991 | 41.9% | 37.4% | 11,580 | 31.1% | 26.0% | +5,411 | +10.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 7,642 | 18.8% | 21.0% | 7,989 | 21.5% | 23.8% | -347 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 7,014 | 17.3% | 17.0% | 8,334 | 22.4% | 21.9% | -1,320 | -5.1pp |
| Not stated | 3,588 | 8.8% | 7.7% | 3,707 | 10.0% | 9.3% | -119 | -1.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,011 | 2.5% | 3.3% | 1,239 | 3.3% | 4.5% | -228 | -0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 976 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 1,186 | 3.2% | 3.5% | -210 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 687 | 1.7% | 2.2% | 636 | 1.7% | 2.2% | +51 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 327 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 345 | 0.9% | 1.3% | -18 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 312 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 320 | 0.9% | 0.8% | -8 | -0.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 262 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 256 | 0.7% | 0.4% | +6 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 40,597 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37,208 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,389 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.