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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Abercrombie, accounting for 32.5% (365 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 139 people and 12.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Abercrombie - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Abercrombie in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Abercrombie, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
365
% of total
32.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
365
32.5%
-2.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
344
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
+12.1pp
344
30.6%
+12.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
179
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
179
15.9%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
50
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
50
4.4%
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
45
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
45
4.0%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
34
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
34
3.0%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
31
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
31
2.8%
-0.8pp
Brethren
2021 count
25
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
25
2.2%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
11
1.0%
-1.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-17
-2.0pp
No Religion, so described
+139
+12.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-43
-4.1pp
Not stated
-28
-2.6pp
Presbyterian
-16
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-9
-0.8pp
Brethren
+4
+0.3pp
Baptist
-15
-1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Abercrombie. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 365 | 32.5% | 28.4% | 382 | 34.5% | 31.1% | -17 | -2.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 344 | 30.6% | 32.4% | 205 | 18.5% | 22.4% | +139 | +12.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 179 | 15.9% | 15.7% | 222 | 20.0% | 19.1% | -43 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 50 | 4.4% | 8.0% | 78 | 7.0% | 10.8% | -28 | -2.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 45 | 4.0% | 3.4% | 61 | 5.5% | 4.2% | -16 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 34 | 3.0% | 1.5% | 28 | 2.5% | 1.5% | +6 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 31 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 40 | 3.6% | 3.7% | -9 | -0.8pp |
| Brethren | 25 | 2.2% | 0.4% | 21 | 1.9% | 0.4% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 26 | 2.3% | 1.3% | -15 | -1.3pp |
| Total | 1,124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,108 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +16 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.