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 Wirrimbi, accounting for 47.4% (64 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 33 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wirrimbi - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wirrimbi in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wirrimbi, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
64
% of total
47.4%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
64
47.4%
+9.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
14.1%
Change from 2016
+9.2pp
19
14.1%
+9.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
14
10.4%
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
12
8.9%
-3.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
+9.1pp
Western Catholic
+15
+9.2pp
Not stated
+4
-1.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
-3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Wirrimbi. 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 | 64 | 47.4% | 40.4% | 31 | 38.3% | 29.2% | +33 | +9.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 14.1% | 17.2% | 4 | 4.9% | 19.4% | +15 | +9.2pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 10.4% | 9.5% | 10 | 12.3% | 10.5% | +4 | -1.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 8.9% | 15.8% | 10 | 12.3% | 21.7% | +2 | -3.4pp |
| Total | 135 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 81 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +54 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.