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 Georges Plains, accounting for 37.4% (79 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Georges Plains - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Georges 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 Georges Plains, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
79
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
79
37.4%
+6.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
52
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
52
24.6%
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
43
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
43
20.4%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
15
7.1%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
12
5.7%
+2.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+4
+6.3pp
No Religion, so described
+20
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-1
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
+3
+2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Georges 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 | 79 | 37.4% | 28.4% | 75 | 31.1% | 31.1% | +4 | +6.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 52 | 24.6% | 32.4% | 32 | 13.3% | 22.4% | +20 | +11.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 43 | 20.4% | 15.7% | 50 | 20.7% | 19.1% | -7 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 7.1% | 2.9% | 16 | 6.6% | 3.7% | -1 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 5.7% | 3.4% | 9 | 3.7% | 4.2% | +3 | +2.0pp |
| Total | 211 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 241 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -30 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.