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 Argents Hill, accounting for 31.2% (64 people). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 59 people, while its share fell by 4.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Argents Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Argents Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Argents Hill, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
64
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
64
31.2%
-4.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
46
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
-13.3pp
46
22.4%
-13.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
35
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-
35
17.1%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
-12.0pp
34
16.6%
-12.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-
10
4.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+59
-4.5pp
Western Catholic
+41
-13.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+30
-12.0pp
Data table
Religion for Argents Hill. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 64 | 31.2% | 40.4% | 5 | 35.7% | 29.2% | +59 | -4.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 22.4% | 17.2% | 5 | 35.7% | 19.4% | +41 | -13.3pp |
| Not stated | 35 | 17.1% | 9.5% | - | - | 10.5% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 16.6% | 15.8% | 4 | 28.6% | 21.7% | +30 | -12.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 4.9% | 3.6% | - | - | 4.9% | - | - |
| Total | 205 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 14 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +191 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.