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 Congarinni North, accounting for 38.7% (150 people). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 68 people and 17.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Congarinni North - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Congarinni North in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Congarinni North, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
150
% of total
38.7%
Change from 2016
+17.1pp
150
38.7%
+17.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
72
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-9.3pp
72
18.6%
-9.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
71
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
71
18.3%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
36
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
36
9.3%
-3.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
16
4.1%
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
12
3.1%
-2.7pp
Hinduism
2021 count
11
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
11
2.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+68
+17.1pp
Western Catholic
-34
-9.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+0.1pp
Not stated
-11
-3.1pp
Presbyterian
-10
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
-10
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Congarinni North. 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 | 150 | 38.7% | 40.4% | 82 | 21.6% | 29.2% | +68 | +17.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 72 | 18.6% | 17.2% | 106 | 27.9% | 19.4% | -34 | -9.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 71 | 18.3% | 15.8% | 69 | 18.2% | 21.7% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 36 | 9.3% | 9.5% | 47 | 12.4% | 10.5% | -11 | -3.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 4.1% | 3.6% | 26 | 6.8% | 4.9% | -10 | -2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 22 | 5.8% | 4.0% | -10 | -2.7pp |
| Hinduism | 11 | 2.8% | 0.5% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 388 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 380 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.