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 Nebo, accounting for 27.5% (233 people). This share was lower than Isaac (R) (35.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 86 people and 7.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Nebo - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Nebo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Nebo, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).

Nebo
Isaac (R)

Not stated

2021 count

294

% of total

34.7%

Change from 2016

+15.2pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

233

% of total

27.5%

Change from 2016

+7.6pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

122

% of total

14.4%

Change from 2016

-7.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

103

% of total

12.1%

Change from 2016

-7.4pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

26

% of total

3.1%

Change from 2016

-1.4pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

23

% of total

2.7%

Change from 2016

-3.7pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

18

% of total

2.1%

Change from 2016

-1.7pp

Data table

Religion for Nebo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).

Religion for Nebo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Religion for Nebo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Isaac (R)%Count%Isaac (R)%Countpp
Not stated29434.7%22.0%14419.5%15.6%+150+15.2pp
No Religion, so described23327.5%35.2%14719.9%22.3%+86+7.6pp
Western Catholic12214.4%18.8%15921.5%25.9%-37-7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia10312.1%10.7%14419.5%16.7%-41-7.4pp
Christianity, nfd263.1%2.1%334.5%2.8%-7-1.4pp
Uniting Church232.7%4.1%476.4%7.4%-24-3.7pp
Presbyterian182.1%1.4%283.8%2.5%-10-1.7pp
Total848100.0%100.0%740100.0%100.0%+1080.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.