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 Balala, accounting for 41.7% (48 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 18.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Balala - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Balala in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balala, with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+18.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
+3.7pp
Western Catholic
-8
-2.8pp
Not stated
-20
-11.3pp
Data table
Religion for Balala. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 48 | 41.7% | 36.2% | 33 | 22.9% | 23.9% | +15 | +18.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 28.7% | 22.7% | 36 | 25.0% | 29.2% | -3 | +3.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 13.9% | 18.5% | 24 | 16.7% | 20.5% | -8 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 13.0% | 7.9% | 35 | 24.3% | 9.2% | -20 | -11.3pp |
| Total | 115 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.