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 Clear Creek, accounting for 41.7% (50 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 7 people and 4.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clear Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clear Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clear Creek, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
50
% of total
41.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
50
41.7%
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
25
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
25
20.8%
+4.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
24
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+2.6pp
24
20.0%
+2.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+5
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+7
+4.3pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Clear Creek. 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 | 50 | 41.7% | 28.4% | 45 | 41.3% | 31.1% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 20.8% | 15.7% | 18 | 16.5% | 19.1% | +7 | +4.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 24 | 20.0% | 32.4% | 19 | 17.4% | 22.4% | +5 | +2.6pp |
| Total | 120 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.