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 Cow Flat, accounting for 27.1% (13 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 6 people and 15.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cow Flat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cow Flat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cow Flat, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
27.1%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
13
27.1%
+15.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
12
25.0%
-4.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
12
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
12
25.0%
+10.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+6
+15.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-4.0pp
No Religion, so described
+3
+10.5pp
Data table
Religion for Cow Flat. 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 | 13 | 27.1% | 28.4% | 7 | 11.3% | 31.1% | +6 | +15.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 25.0% | 15.7% | 18 | 29.0% | 19.1% | -6 | -4.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 25.0% | 32.4% | 9 | 14.5% | 22.4% | +3 | +10.5pp |
| Total | 48 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.