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 Scotts Head, accounting for 49% (484 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 154 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Scotts Head - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Scotts Head in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Scotts Head, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
484
% of total
49.0%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
484
49.0%
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
136
% of total
13.8%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
136
13.8%
-4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
110
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
110
11.1%
-7.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
74
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
74
7.5%
+0.4pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
41
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
41
4.1%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
27
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
27
2.7%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
25
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
25
2.5%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
24
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
24
2.4%
+0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
16
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
16
1.6%
+0.9pp
Buddhism
2021 count
12
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
12
1.2%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+154
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
-30
-4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-50
-7.0pp
Not stated
+11
+0.4pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+11
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
-5
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-8
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+10
+0.9pp
Buddhism
+3
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Scotts Head. 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 | 484 | 49.0% | 40.4% | 330 | 37.2% | 29.2% | +154 | +11.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 136 | 13.8% | 17.2% | 166 | 18.7% | 19.4% | -30 | -4.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 110 | 11.1% | 15.8% | 160 | 18.1% | 21.7% | -50 | -7.0pp |
| Not stated | 74 | 7.5% | 9.5% | 63 | 7.1% | 10.5% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 41 | 4.1% | 1.3% | 30 | 3.4% | 1.1% | +11 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 27 | 2.7% | 3.1% | 32 | 3.6% | 4.0% | -5 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 25 | 2.5% | 3.6% | 33 | 3.7% | 4.9% | -8 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 24 | 2.4% | 1.9% | 15 | 1.7% | 2.2% | +9 | +0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 16 | 1.6% | 1.0% | 6 | 0.7% | 0.7% | +10 | +0.9pp |
| Buddhism | 12 | 1.2% | 0.9% | 9 | 1.0% | 1.0% | +3 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 988 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 886 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +102 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.