Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Burrapine, accounting for 39.3% (22 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (15.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 7 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burrapine - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burrapine in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burrapine, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+7
+13.4pp
No Religion, so described
+4
+8.0pp
Not stated
-4
-6.3pp
Data table
Religion for Burrapine. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 39.3% | 15.8% | 15 | 25.9% | 21.7% | +7 | +13.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 30.4% | 40.4% | 13 | 22.4% | 29.2% | +4 | +8.0pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 19.6% | 9.5% | 15 | 25.9% | 10.5% | -4 | -6.3pp |
| Total | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.