Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Tamban, accounting for 69.2% (63 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 35 people and 38.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tamban - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tamban in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tamban, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+35
+38.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-5.5pp
Data table
Religion for Tamban. 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 | 63 | 69.2% | 40.4% | 28 | 30.8% | 29.2% | +35 | +38.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 14.3% | 15.8% | 18 | 19.8% | 21.7% | -5 | -5.5pp |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.