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 Valla Beach, accounting for 47.5% (696 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 211 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Valla Beach - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Valla Beach in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Valla Beach, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
696
% of total
47.5%
Change from 2016
+10.4pp
696
47.5%
+10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
232
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
232
15.8%
-7.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
192
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
192
13.1%
-2.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
108
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
108
7.4%
+1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
43
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
43
2.9%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
36
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
36
2.5%
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
27
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
27
1.8%
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
25
1.7%
-1.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
20
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
20
1.4%
+0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
14
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
14
1.0%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+211
+10.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-72
-7.5pp
Western Catholic
-15
-2.7pp
Not stated
+26
+1.1pp
Presbyterian
0
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-14
-1.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+16
+1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-10
-1.0pp
Buddhism
+4
+0.2pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+5
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Valla Beach. 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 | 696 | 47.5% | 40.4% | 485 | 37.1% | 29.2% | +211 | +10.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 232 | 15.8% | 15.8% | 304 | 23.3% | 21.7% | -72 | -7.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 192 | 13.1% | 17.2% | 207 | 15.8% | 19.4% | -15 | -2.7pp |
| Not stated | 108 | 7.4% | 9.5% | 82 | 6.3% | 10.5% | +26 | +1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 43 | 2.9% | 3.6% | 43 | 3.3% | 4.9% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 36 | 2.5% | 3.1% | 50 | 3.8% | 4.0% | -14 | -1.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 27 | 1.8% | 1.0% | 11 | 0.8% | 0.7% | +16 | +1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 25 | 1.7% | 1.9% | 35 | 2.7% | 2.2% | -10 | -1.0pp |
| Buddhism | 20 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 16 | 1.2% | 1.0% | +4 | +0.2pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 14 | 1.0% | 1.3% | 9 | 0.7% | 1.1% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 1,464 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,306 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +158 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.