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 Yarranbella, accounting for 34% (73 people). This share was lower than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 19 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yarranbella - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yarranbella in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yarranbella, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
73
% of total
34.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
73
34.0%
-1.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
50
% of total
23.3%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
50
23.3%
+7.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
30
14.0%
+3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
26
12.1%
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
15
7.0%
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
15
7.0%
+2.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
-1.6pp
Western Catholic
+19
+7.1pp
Not stated
+9
+3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
-4
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
+6
+2.3pp
Data table
Religion for Yarranbella. 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 | 73 | 34.0% | 40.4% | 68 | 35.6% | 29.2% | +5 | -1.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 50 | 23.3% | 17.2% | 31 | 16.2% | 19.4% | +19 | +7.1pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 14.0% | 9.5% | 21 | 11.0% | 10.5% | +9 | +3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 12.1% | 15.8% | 26 | 13.6% | 21.7% | 0 | -1.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 7.0% | 3.6% | 19 | 9.9% | 4.9% | -4 | -2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 7.0% | 3.1% | 9 | 4.7% | 4.0% | +6 | +2.3pp |
| Total | 215 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 191 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.