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, 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 No religion, which increased by 49 people and 22.4 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eungai Rail, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+49
+22.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
-13
-6.4pp
Data table
Religion for Eungai Rail. 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 | 122 | 57.3% | 40.4% | 73 | 34.9% | 29.2% | +49 | +22.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 17.4% | 15.8% | 45 | 21.5% | 21.7% | -8 | -4.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 10.3% | 17.2% | 35 | 16.7% | 19.4% | -13 | -6.4pp |
| Total | 213 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 209 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.