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 Tewinga, accounting for 39.2% (29 people). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (40.4%).

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Tewinga - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Tewinga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Tewinga, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).

Tewinga
Nambucca (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

29

% of total

39.2%

Change from 2016

-

Western Catholic

2021 count

19

% of total

25.7%

Change from 2016

-

Not stated

2021 count

13

% of total

17.6%

Change from 2016

-82.4pp

Data table

Religion for Tewinga. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).

Religion for Tewinga. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
Religion for Tewinga. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Nambucca (A)%Count%Nambucca (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2939.2%40.4%--29.2%--
Western Catholic1925.7%17.2%--19.4%--
Not stated1317.6%9.5%4100.0%10.5%+9-82.4pp
Total74100.0%100.0%4100.0%100.0%+700.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.