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 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.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Armidale Regional, with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Presbyterian
Uniting Church
Christianity, nfd
Yezidi
Hinduism
Islam
Chart view
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.