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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Forest Grove (NSW), accounting for 38.1% (45 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 7 people and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Forest Grove (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Forest Grove (NSW) 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 Forest Grove (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+2
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+1.0pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+3.0pp
Data table
Religion for Forest Grove (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 45 | 38.1% | 28.4% | 43 | 39.4% | 31.1% | +2 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 25 | 21.2% | 15.7% | 22 | 20.2% | 19.1% | +3 | +1.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 22 | 18.6% | 32.4% | 17 | 15.6% | 22.4% | +5 | +3.0pp |
| Total | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 109 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.