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 South Arm (Nambucca Valley - NSW), accounting for 41.5% (130 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Arm (Nambucca Valley - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Arm (Nambucca Valley - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Arm (Nambucca Valley - NSW), with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
130
% of total
41.5%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
130
41.5%
+4.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
69
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
69
22.0%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
37
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
37
11.8%
+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
33
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
33
10.5%
-4.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
14
4.5%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+17
+4.8pp
Western Catholic
-11
-4.0pp
Not stated
+6
+1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-4.8pp
Presbyterian
+1
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for South Arm (Nambucca Valley - NSW). 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 | 130 | 41.5% | 40.4% | 113 | 36.7% | 29.2% | +17 | +4.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 69 | 22.0% | 17.2% | 80 | 26.0% | 19.4% | -11 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 37 | 11.8% | 9.5% | 31 | 10.1% | 10.5% | +6 | +1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 10.5% | 15.8% | 47 | 15.3% | 21.7% | -14 | -4.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 4.5% | 3.6% | 13 | 4.2% | 4.9% | +1 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 313 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 308 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.