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, accounting for 29.2% (105 people). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 1.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Congarinni - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Congarinni in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Congarinni, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).

Congarinni
Nambucca (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

105

% of total

29.2%

Change from 2016

+1.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

78

% of total

21.7%

Change from 2016

-2.2pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

75

% of total

20.8%

Change from 2016

-0.2pp

Not stated

2021 count

21

% of total

5.8%

Change from 2016

-2.8pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

19

% of total

5.3%

Change from 2016

+1.5pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

14

% of total

3.9%

Change from 2016

+2.9pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

14

% of total

3.9%

Change from 2016

+0.1pp

Data table

Religion for Congarinni. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).

Religion for Congarinni. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
Religion for Congarinni. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Nambucca (A)%Count%Nambucca (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described10529.2%40.4%8828.0%29.2%+17+1.2pp
Western Catholic7821.7%17.2%7523.9%19.4%+3-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia7520.8%15.8%6621.0%21.7%+9-0.2pp
Not stated215.8%9.5%278.6%10.5%-6-2.8pp
Uniting Church195.3%3.1%123.8%4.0%+7+1.5pp
Christianity, nfd143.9%1.9%31.0%2.2%+11+2.9pp
Presbyterian143.9%3.6%123.8%4.9%+2+0.1pp
Total360100.0%100.0%314100.0%100.0%+460.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.