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 Uniting Church, which decreased by 16 people and 7.4 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
-0.1pp
64
31.2%
-0.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
46
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
+4.2pp
46
22.4%
+4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
35
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
35
17.1%
+5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
34
16.6%
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
10
4.9%
-2.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3
-0.1pp
Western Catholic
+7
+4.2pp
Not stated
+11
+5.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
-6
-2.6pp
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% | 67 | 31.3% | 29.2% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 22.4% | 17.2% | 39 | 18.2% | 19.4% | +7 | +4.2pp |
| Not stated | 35 | 17.1% | 9.5% | 24 | 11.2% | 10.5% | +11 | +5.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 16.6% | 15.8% | 33 | 15.4% | 21.7% | +1 | +1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 4.9% | 3.6% | 16 | 7.5% | 4.9% | -6 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 205 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 214 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.