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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Oxley (Balranald - NSW), accounting for 41.9% (13 people). This share was higher than Balranald (A) (30.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 8 people and 21.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Oxley (Balranald - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Oxley (Balranald - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Balranald (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oxley (Balranald - NSW), with comparison markers for Balranald (A).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+8
+21.1pp
No Religion, so described
+2
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Oxley (Balranald - 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 41.9% | 30.1% | 5 | 20.8% | 35.7% | +8 | +21.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 11 | 35.5% | 28.8% | 9 | 37.5% | 20.8% | +2 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 31 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.