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 Newee Creek, accounting for 43.5% (176 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 54 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Newee Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Newee Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Newee Creek, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
176
% of total
43.5%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
176
43.5%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
70
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
70
17.3%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
66
% of total
16.3%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
66
16.3%
+0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
37
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
37
9.1%
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
18
4.4%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
14
3.5%
-3.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+54
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
-4
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
+0.4pp
Not stated
-8
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-13
-3.5pp
Data table
Religion for Newee 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 | 176 | 43.5% | 40.4% | 122 | 31.9% | 29.2% | +54 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 70 | 17.3% | 17.2% | 74 | 19.3% | 19.4% | -4 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 66 | 16.3% | 15.8% | 61 | 15.9% | 21.7% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Not stated | 37 | 9.1% | 9.5% | 45 | 11.7% | 10.5% | -8 | -2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 4.4% | 1.9% | 15 | 3.9% | 2.2% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 27 | 7.0% | 4.9% | -13 | -3.5pp |
| Total | 405 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 383 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.