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 (part), accounting for 47.3% (493 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 4,301 people, while its share rose by 19.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Valla (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Valla (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Valla (part), with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
493
% of total
47.3%
Change from 2016
+19.7pp
493
47.3%
+19.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
160
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
160
15.4%
-6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
151
% of total
14.5%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
151
14.5%
-4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
88
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
88
8.4%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
27
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
27
2.6%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
21
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
21
2.0%
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
17
1.6%
-3.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
15
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
15
1.4%
-1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-4,301
+19.7pp
Western Catholic
-3,628
-6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3,118
-4.3pp
Not stated
-1,284
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-418
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-156
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
-774
-3.0pp
Buddhism
-400
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Valla (part). 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 | 493 | 47.3% | 40.4% | 4,794 | 27.6% | 29.2% | -4,301 | +19.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 160 | 15.4% | 17.2% | 3,788 | 21.8% | 19.4% | -3,628 | -6.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 151 | 14.5% | 15.8% | 3,269 | 18.8% | 21.7% | -3,118 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 88 | 8.4% | 9.5% | 1,372 | 7.9% | 10.5% | -1,284 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 27 | 2.6% | 3.6% | 445 | 2.6% | 4.9% | -418 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 21 | 2.0% | 1.0% | 177 | 1.0% | 0.7% | -156 | +1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 1.6% | 3.1% | 791 | 4.6% | 4.0% | -774 | -3.0pp |
| Buddhism | 15 | 1.4% | 0.9% | 415 | 2.4% | 1.0% | -400 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 1,042 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 17,368 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -16,326 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.