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 North Macksville, accounting for 36.5% (240 people). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 108 people and 14.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
North Macksville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for North Macksville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for North Macksville, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
240
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
+14.7pp
240
36.5%
+14.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
149
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
149
22.7%
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
117
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-8.5pp
117
17.8%
-8.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
59
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
59
9.0%
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
24
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
24
3.7%
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
18
2.7%
-1.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
11
1.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+108
+14.7pp
Western Catholic
+2
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-42
-8.5pp
Not stated
-7
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
-8
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
-8
-1.6pp
Data table
Religion for North Macksville. 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 | 240 | 36.5% | 40.4% | 132 | 21.8% | 29.2% | +108 | +14.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 149 | 22.7% | 17.2% | 147 | 24.3% | 19.4% | +2 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 117 | 17.8% | 15.8% | 159 | 26.3% | 21.7% | -42 | -8.5pp |
| Not stated | 59 | 9.0% | 9.5% | 66 | 10.9% | 10.5% | -7 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 24 | 3.7% | 3.6% | 32 | 5.3% | 4.9% | -8 | -1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 26 | 4.3% | 4.0% | -8 | -1.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 11 | 1.7% | 1.0% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Total | 657 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 605 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +52 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.