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 Girralong, accounting for 60.5% (26 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3 people and 5.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Girralong - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Girralong
Nambucca (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

26

% of total

60.5%

Change from 2016

+5.7pp

Data table

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

Religion for Girralong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
Religion for Girralong. 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 described2660.5%40.4%2354.8%29.2%+3+5.7pp
Total43100.0%100.0%42100.0%100.0%+10.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.