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 Brewongle, accounting for 41.3% (64 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 19 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brewongle - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brewongle in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brewongle, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
64
% of total
41.3%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
64
41.3%
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
31
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-6.6pp
31
20.0%
-6.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
27
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
27
17.4%
+10.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
12
7.7%
-5.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+15
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-6.6pp
No Religion, so described
+19
+10.9pp
Not stated
-4
-5.2pp
Data table
Religion for Brewongle. 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 | 64 | 41.3% | 28.4% | 49 | 39.5% | 31.1% | +15 | +1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 20.0% | 15.7% | 33 | 26.6% | 19.1% | -2 | -6.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 27 | 17.4% | 32.4% | 8 | 6.5% | 22.4% | +19 | +10.9pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 7.7% | 8.0% | 16 | 12.9% | 10.8% | -4 | -5.2pp |
| Total | 155 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.