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 Eglinton (NSW), accounting for 34% (1,025 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 562 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eglinton (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eglinton (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eglinton (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,025
% of total
34.0%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
1,025
34.0%
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
840
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
840
27.8%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
544
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
544
18.0%
-6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
117
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
117
3.9%
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
106
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
106
3.5%
0.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
78
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
78
2.6%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
53
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
53
1.8%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
46
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
46
1.5%
-1.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
36
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
36
1.2%
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
31
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
31
1.0%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+562
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
+163
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-6.5pp
Not stated
-68
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
+28
0.0pp
Presbyterian
+2
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+0.1pp
Baptist
-21
-1.5pp
Hinduism
+31
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+14
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Eglinton (NSW). 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 | 1,025 | 34.0% | 32.4% | 463 | 20.7% | 22.4% | +562 | +13.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 840 | 27.8% | 28.4% | 677 | 30.2% | 31.1% | +163 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 544 | 18.0% | 15.7% | 549 | 24.5% | 19.1% | -5 | -6.5pp |
| Not stated | 117 | 3.9% | 8.0% | 185 | 8.3% | 10.8% | -68 | -4.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 106 | 3.5% | 2.9% | 78 | 3.5% | 3.7% | +28 | 0.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 78 | 2.6% | 3.4% | 76 | 3.4% | 4.2% | +2 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 53 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 38 | 1.7% | 1.5% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 46 | 1.5% | 1.1% | 67 | 3.0% | 1.3% | -21 | -1.5pp |
| Hinduism | 36 | 1.2% | 1.0% | 5 | 0.2% | 0.5% | +31 | +1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 31 | 1.0% | 0.6% | 17 | 0.8% | 0.5% | +14 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 3,017 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,240 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +777 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.