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 Talarm, accounting for 41.8% (99 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 25 people and 7.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Talarm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Talarm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Talarm, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
99
% of total
41.8%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
99
41.8%
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
37
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
37
15.6%
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
33
% of total
13.9%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
33
13.9%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
26
11.0%
+1.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
17
7.2%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+25
+7.7pp
Western Catholic
+8
+2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-4.5pp
Not stated
+6
+1.8pp
Presbyterian
+3
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Talarm. 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 | 99 | 41.8% | 40.4% | 74 | 34.1% | 29.2% | +25 | +7.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 37 | 15.6% | 17.2% | 29 | 13.4% | 19.4% | +8 | +2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 13.9% | 15.8% | 40 | 18.4% | 21.7% | -7 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 11.0% | 9.5% | 20 | 9.2% | 10.5% | +6 | +1.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 7.2% | 3.6% | 14 | 6.5% | 4.9% | +3 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 237 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 217 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.