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 Grass Valley, accounting for 47.8% (75 people). This share was higher than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 45 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Grass Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Grass Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Grass Valley, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
75
% of total
47.8%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
75
47.8%
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
16.6%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
26
16.6%
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
23
14.6%
+5.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
10
6.4%
-8.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
10
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
10
6.4%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+45
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+20
+7.5pp
Western Catholic
+17
+5.5pp
Christianity, nfd
0
-8.8pp
Not stated
+6
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Grass Valley. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 75 | 47.8% | 41.6% | 30 | 45.5% | 29.2% | +45 | +2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 16.6% | 12.5% | 6 | 9.1% | 18.0% | +20 | +7.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 14.6% | 17.1% | 6 | 9.1% | 20.2% | +17 | +5.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 6.4% | 2.9% | 10 | 15.2% | 2.6% | 0 | -8.8pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 6.4% | 13.6% | 4 | 6.1% | 15.0% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +91 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.