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 Evans Plains, accounting for 36.5% (57 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 14.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Evans Plains - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Evans Plains in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Evans Plains, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
57
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
57
36.5%
+1.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
56
% of total
35.9%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
56
35.9%
+14.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
32
20.5%
+8.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-1
+1.1pp
No Religion, so described
+21
+14.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+12
+8.3pp
Data table
Religion for Evans Plains. 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 | 57 | 36.5% | 28.4% | 58 | 35.4% | 31.1% | -1 | +1.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 56 | 35.9% | 32.4% | 35 | 21.3% | 22.4% | +21 | +14.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 20.5% | 15.7% | 20 | 12.2% | 19.1% | +12 | +8.3pp |
| Total | 156 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 164 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.