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 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 decreased by 121 people and 6.6 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balranald, with comparison markers for Balranald (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Presbyterian
Christianity, nfd
Buddhism
Uniting Church
Islam
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+102
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-121
-6.6pp
Not stated
+24
+2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-84
-5.1pp
Presbyterian
-43
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+0.7pp
Buddhism
+11
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
-8
-0.5pp
Islam
+7
+0.6pp
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% | 262 | 19.4% | 20.8% | +102 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 353 | 28.5% | 30.1% | 474 | 35.1% | 35.7% | -121 | -6.6pp |
| Not stated | 167 | 13.5% | 14.7% | 143 | 10.6% | 12.6% | +24 | +2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 157 | 12.7% | 10.8% | 241 | 17.8% | 15.0% | -84 | -5.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 92 | 7.4% | 4.6% | 135 | 10.0% | 6.8% | -43 | -2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 39 | 3.1% | 3.1% | 32 | 2.4% | 2.6% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Buddhism | 16 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 5 | 0.4% | 0.7% | +11 | +0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 1.2% | 2.8% | 23 | 1.7% | 3.1% | -8 | -0.5pp |
| Islam | 12 | 1.0% | 0.4% | 5 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 1,239 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,352 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -113 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.