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 Warrell Creek, accounting for 33% (89 people). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 39 people and 13.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Warrell Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Warrell Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warrell Creek, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
89
% of total
33.0%
Change from 2016
+13.7pp
89
33.0%
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
52
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
52
19.3%
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
50
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
50
18.5%
-5.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
26
9.6%
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
21
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
21
7.8%
-4.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
10
3.7%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+39
+13.7pp
Western Catholic
-2
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-5.4pp
Not stated
+4
+1.1pp
Uniting Church
-11
-4.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+4
+1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Warrell 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 89 | 33.0% | 40.4% | 50 | 19.3% | 29.2% | +39 | +13.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 52 | 19.3% | 17.2% | 54 | 20.8% | 19.4% | -2 | -1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 50 | 18.5% | 15.8% | 62 | 23.9% | 21.7% | -12 | -5.4pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 9.6% | 9.5% | 22 | 8.5% | 10.5% | +4 | +1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 21 | 7.8% | 3.1% | 32 | 12.4% | 4.0% | -11 | -4.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 10 | 3.7% | 1.0% | 6 | 2.3% | 0.7% | +4 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 270 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 259 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.