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 Armidale Regional, accounting for 35% (10,192 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Armidale Regional - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Armidale Regional 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 Armidale Regional, with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10,192
% of total
35.0%
Change from 2016
-
10,192
35.0%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
5,147
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-
5,147
17.7%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
4,925
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-
4,925
16.9%
-
Not stated
2021 count
3,189
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-
3,189
11.0%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
996
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-
996
3.4%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
697
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
697
2.4%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
568
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
568
2.0%
-
Yezidi
2021 count
528
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
528
1.8%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
435
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-
435
1.5%
-
Islam
2021 count
370
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
370
1.3%
-
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Armidale Regional. 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 | 10,192 | 35.0% | 37.4% | - | - | 26.0% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 5,147 | 17.7% | 17.0% | - | - | 21.9% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 4,925 | 16.9% | 21.0% | - | - | 23.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 3,189 | 11.0% | 7.7% | - | - | 9.3% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 996 | 3.4% | 2.6% | - | - | 3.5% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 697 | 2.4% | 3.3% | - | - | 4.5% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 568 | 2.0% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Yezidi | 528 | 1.8% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 435 | 1.5% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Islam | 370 | 1.3% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Total | 29,103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.