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 Thumb Creek, accounting for 27.8% (10 people). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 2 people and 18.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Thumb Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Thumb Creek 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 Thumb Creek, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+10
+20.3pp
No Religion, so described
-2
-18.4pp
Data table
Religion for Thumb Creek. 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 | |
| Not stated | 17 | 47.2% | 9.5% | 7 | 26.9% | 10.5% | +10 | +20.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 27.8% | 40.4% | 12 | 46.2% | 29.2% | -2 | -18.4pp |
| Total | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.