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 Fosters Valley, accounting for 34.5% (29 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 8 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fosters Valley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fosters Valley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fosters Valley, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
29
% of total
34.5%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
29
34.5%
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
28
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
-10.1pp
28
33.3%
-10.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
11
13.1%
+5.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
-8
-10.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
+5.9pp
Data table
Religion for Fosters Valley. 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 | 29 | 34.5% | 32.4% | 22 | 26.5% | 22.4% | +7 | +8.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 33.3% | 28.4% | 36 | 43.4% | 31.1% | -8 | -10.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 13.1% | 15.7% | 6 | 7.2% | 19.1% | +5 | +5.9pp |
| Total | 84 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 83 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.