Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Duramana, accounting for 32% (80 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 39 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Duramana - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Duramana in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Duramana, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+39
+11.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
+17
+2.3pp
Not stated
+9
+2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Duramana. 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 | 80 | 32.0% | 32.4% | 41 | 20.6% | 22.4% | +39 | +11.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 64 | 25.6% | 15.7% | 63 | 31.7% | 19.1% | +1 | -6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 61 | 24.4% | 28.4% | 44 | 22.1% | 31.1% | +17 | +2.3pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 9.2% | 8.0% | 14 | 7.0% | 10.8% | +9 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 250 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 199 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +51 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.