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 Clare (NSW), accounting for 24% (6 people). This share was lower than Balranald (A) (28.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 5 people and 54.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clare (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clare (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Balranald (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clare (NSW), with comparison markers for Balranald (A).
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
52.0%
Change from 2016
-
13
52.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Clare (NSW). 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 | |
| Not stated | 13 | 52.0% | 14.7% | - | - | 12.6% | - | - |
| Total | 25 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 12 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.