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 Balranald, accounting for 29.4% (364 people). This share was higher than Balranald (A) (28.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 347 people, while its share fell by 1.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Balranald - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Balranald in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Balranald (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balranald, with comparison markers for Balranald (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
364
% of total
29.4%
Change from 2016
-
364
29.4%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
353
% of total
28.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
353
28.5%
-1.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
167
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
167
13.5%
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
157
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
157
12.7%
-2.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
92
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-
92
7.4%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
39
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-
39
3.1%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
16
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-
16
1.3%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-
15
1.2%
-
Islam
2021 count
12
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
12
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+347
-1.5pp
Not stated
+164
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+154
-2.3pp
Data table
Religion for Balranald. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Balranald (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Balranald (A)% | Count | % | Balranald (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 364 | 29.4% | 28.8% | - | - | 20.8% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 353 | 28.5% | 30.1% | 6 | 30.0% | 35.7% | +347 | -1.5pp |
| Not stated | 167 | 13.5% | 14.7% | 3 | 15.0% | 12.6% | +164 | -1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 157 | 12.7% | 10.8% | 3 | 15.0% | 15.0% | +154 | -2.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 92 | 7.4% | 4.6% | - | - | 6.8% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 39 | 3.1% | 3.1% | - | - | 2.6% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 16 | 1.3% | 1.5% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 1.2% | 2.8% | - | - | 3.1% | - | - |
| Islam | 12 | 1.0% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 1,239 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 20 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,219 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.