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 Upper Taylors Arm, accounting for 49.6% (67 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 214 people and 21.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Upper Taylors Arm - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Upper Taylors Arm in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Upper Taylors Arm, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
67
% of total
49.6%
Change from 2016
+27.6pp
67
49.6%
+27.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
21
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-21.6pp
21
15.6%
-21.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
21
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
21
15.6%
-5.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+6.1pp
13
9.6%
+6.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-72
+27.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-214
-21.6pp
Western Catholic
-110
-5.1pp
Not stated
-9
+6.1pp
Data table
Religion for Upper 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 | 67 | 49.6% | 40.4% | 139 | 22.0% | 29.2% | -72 | +27.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 15.6% | 15.8% | 235 | 37.2% | 21.7% | -214 | -21.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 21 | 15.6% | 17.2% | 131 | 20.7% | 19.4% | -110 | -5.1pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 9.6% | 9.5% | 22 | 3.5% | 10.5% | -9 | +6.1pp |
| Total | 135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 632 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -497 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.