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 Eungai Creek, accounting for 38.2% (154 people). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 23 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eungai Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eungai Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eungai Creek, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
154
% of total
38.2%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
154
38.2%
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
61
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
61
15.1%
+3.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
48
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
48
11.9%
-1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
42
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
42
10.4%
+0.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
32
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-
32
7.9%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
14
3.5%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
13
3.2%
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
11
2.7%
-2.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
-4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+23
+3.7pp
Western Catholic
+4
-1.3pp
Not stated
+9
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
+1
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
-5
-2.1pp
Data table
Religion for Eungai Creek. 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 | 154 | 38.2% | 40.4% | 142 | 42.6% | 29.2% | +12 | -4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 61 | 15.1% | 15.8% | 38 | 11.4% | 21.7% | +23 | +3.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 48 | 11.9% | 17.2% | 44 | 13.2% | 19.4% | +4 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 42 | 10.4% | 9.5% | 33 | 9.9% | 10.5% | +9 | +0.5pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 32 | 7.9% | 1.3% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 13 | 3.9% | 4.9% | +1 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 3.2% | 1.9% | 18 | 5.4% | 2.2% | -5 | -2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 16 | 4.8% | 4.0% | -5 | -2.1pp |
| Total | 403 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 333 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +70 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.