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 Balladong, accounting for 43.5% (40 people). This share was lower than York (S) (43.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 16 people and 6.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Balladong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Balladong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against York (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balladong, with comparison markers for York (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
40
% of total
43.5%
Change from 2016
+6.6pp
40
43.5%
+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
16
17.4%
-8.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
12
13.0%
+8.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
11
12.0%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+16
+6.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-8.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+8.4pp
Not stated
+3
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Balladong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with York (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | York (S)% | Count | % | York (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 40 | 43.5% | 43.8% | 24 | 36.9% | 32.9% | +16 | +6.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 17.4% | 19.2% | 17 | 26.2% | 22.7% | -1 | -8.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 13.0% | 2.1% | 3 | 4.6% | 2.6% | +9 | +8.4pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 12.0% | 10.5% | 8 | 12.3% | 12.9% | +3 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 92 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +27 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.