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 Rail, accounting for 57.3% (122 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 22 people, while its share fell by 21.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Eungai Rail - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Eungai Rail
Nambucca (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

122

% of total

57.3%

Change from 2016

-

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

37

% of total

17.4%

Change from 2016

-21.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

22

% of total

10.3%

Change from 2016

-17.9pp

Data table

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

Religion for Eungai Rail. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
Religion for Eungai Rail. 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 described12257.3%40.4%--29.2%--
Anglican Church of Australia3717.4%15.8%1538.5%21.7%+22-21.1pp
Western Catholic2210.3%17.2%1128.2%19.4%+11-17.9pp
Total213100.0%100.0%39100.0%100.0%+1740.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.