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 Taylors Arm, accounting for 38% (46 people). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 7 people and 1.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Taylors Arm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Taylors Arm 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 Taylors Arm, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-5
+2.8pp
Western Catholic
-7
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+2.3pp
Not stated
-4
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Taylors Arm. 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 | 46 | 38.0% | 40.4% | 51 | 35.2% | 29.2% | -5 | +2.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 19.0% | 17.2% | 30 | 20.7% | 19.4% | -7 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 18.2% | 15.8% | 23 | 15.9% | 21.7% | -1 | +2.3pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 14.9% | 9.5% | 22 | 15.2% | 10.5% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 145 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.