Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 22 people and 16.6 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Grass Valley, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Christianity, nfd
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+16.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-9.3pp
Western Catholic
0
+1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-2.4pp
Not stated
-5
-2.4pp
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% | 53 | 31.2% | 29.2% | +22 | +16.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 16.6% | 12.5% | 44 | 25.9% | 18.0% | -18 | -9.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 14.6% | 17.1% | 23 | 13.5% | 20.2% | 0 | +1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 6.4% | 2.9% | 15 | 8.8% | 2.6% | -5 | -2.4pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 6.4% | 13.6% | 15 | 8.8% | 15.0% | -5 | -2.4pp |
| Total | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 170 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.