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 Billywillinga, accounting for 42.8% (86 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 40 people and 20 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Billywillinga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Billywillinga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Billywillinga, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
86
% of total
42.8%
Change from 2016
+20.0pp
86
42.8%
+20.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
34
% of total
16.9%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
34
16.9%
-9.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
30
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
30
14.9%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
14
7.0%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+40
+20.0pp
Western Catholic
-20
-9.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Billywillinga. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 86 | 42.8% | 32.4% | 46 | 22.8% | 22.4% | +40 | +20.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 34 | 16.9% | 28.4% | 54 | 26.7% | 31.1% | -20 | -9.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 14.9% | 15.7% | 32 | 15.8% | 19.1% | -2 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 7.0% | 1.5% | 15 | 7.4% | 1.5% | -1 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 201 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 202 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.