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 Albury (C), accounting for 39.3% (22,030 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7,962 people and 11.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Albury (C) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Albury (C) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Albury (C), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
22,030
% of total
39.3%
Change from 2016
+11.8pp
22,030
39.3%
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12,326
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
12,326
22.0%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
7,080
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
7,080
12.6%
-4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
3,708
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
3,708
6.6%
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,723
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,723
3.1%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,441
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
1,441
2.6%
-1.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
1,268
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
1,268
2.3%
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,108
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
1,108
2.0%
-0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
943
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
943
1.7%
-0.4pp
Sikhism
2021 count
685
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
685
1.2%
+0.7pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7,962
+11.8pp
Western Catholic
-736
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,571
-4.3pp
Not stated
-788
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
-418
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
-382
-1.0pp
Hinduism
+433
+0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+34
-0.1pp
Lutheran
-125
-0.4pp
Sikhism
+442
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Albury (C). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 22,030 | 39.3% | 37.4% | 14,068 | 27.5% | 26.0% | +7,962 | +11.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 12,326 | 22.0% | 21.0% | 13,062 | 25.6% | 23.8% | -736 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 7,080 | 12.6% | 17.0% | 8,651 | 16.9% | 21.9% | -1,571 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 3,708 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 4,496 | 8.8% | 9.3% | -788 | -2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,723 | 3.1% | 3.3% | 2,141 | 4.2% | 4.5% | -418 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 1,441 | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1,823 | 3.6% | 3.5% | -382 | -1.0pp |
| Hinduism | 1,268 | 2.3% | 0.7% | 835 | 1.6% | 0.4% | +433 | +0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,108 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1,074 | 2.1% | 2.2% | +34 | -0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 943 | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1,068 | 2.1% | 0.4% | -125 | -0.4pp |
| Sikhism | 685 | 1.2% | 0.3% | 243 | 0.5% | 0.2% | +442 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 56,080 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 51,067 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5,013 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.