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 Hyland Park, accounting for 53.2% (233 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 88 people and 18.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hyland Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hyland Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hyland Park, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
233
% of total
53.2%
Change from 2016
+18.3pp
233
53.2%
+18.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
61
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
61
13.9%
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
56
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
56
12.8%
-6.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
30
6.8%
-3.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
12
2.7%
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
11
2.5%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+88
+18.3pp
Western Catholic
-4
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-6.7pp
Not stated
-11
-3.1pp
Presbyterian
-8
-2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Hyland Park. 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 | 233 | 53.2% | 40.4% | 145 | 34.9% | 29.2% | +88 | +18.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 61 | 13.9% | 17.2% | 65 | 15.7% | 19.4% | -4 | -1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 56 | 12.8% | 15.8% | 81 | 19.5% | 21.7% | -25 | -6.7pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 6.8% | 9.5% | 41 | 9.9% | 10.5% | -11 | -3.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 2.7% | 3.6% | 20 | 4.8% | 4.9% | -8 | -2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 2.5% | 1.9% | 13 | 3.1% | 2.2% | -2 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 438 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 415 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.