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 Glanmire (NSW), accounting for 31.3% (60 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 39 people and 17.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glanmire (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glanmire (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 Glanmire (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
60
% of total
31.3%
Change from 2016
-10.7pp
60
31.3%
-10.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
57
% of total
29.7%
Change from 2016
+17.1pp
57
29.7%
+17.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
37
19.3%
-3.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
13
6.8%
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
13
6.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
0
-10.7pp
No Religion, so described
+39
+17.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
-3.8pp
Presbyterian
0
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
+3
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Glanmire (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 | 60 | 31.3% | 28.4% | 60 | 42.0% | 31.1% | 0 | -10.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 57 | 29.7% | 32.4% | 18 | 12.6% | 22.4% | +39 | +17.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 19.3% | 15.7% | 33 | 23.1% | 19.1% | +4 | -3.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 6.8% | 3.4% | 13 | 9.1% | 4.2% | 0 | -2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 6.8% | 2.9% | 10 | 7.0% | 3.7% | +3 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 192 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +49 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.