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 Gormans Hill, accounting for 31.2% (272 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 105 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gormans Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gormans Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gormans Hill, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
272
% of total
31.2%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
272
31.2%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
263
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
263
30.2%
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
158
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
158
18.1%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
69
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
69
7.9%
-6.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
37
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
37
4.2%
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
25
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
25
2.9%
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
14
1.6%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
10
1.1%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+105
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
+21
-0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-1.8pp
Not stated
-42
-6.2pp
Presbyterian
-3
-0.9pp
Uniting Church
+9
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
0
-0.2pp
Baptist
+4
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Gormans Hill. 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 | 272 | 31.2% | 32.4% | 167 | 21.2% | 22.4% | +105 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 263 | 30.2% | 28.4% | 242 | 30.7% | 31.1% | +21 | -0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 158 | 18.1% | 15.7% | 157 | 19.9% | 19.1% | +1 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 69 | 7.9% | 8.0% | 111 | 14.1% | 10.8% | -42 | -6.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 37 | 4.2% | 3.4% | 40 | 5.1% | 4.2% | -3 | -0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 25 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 16 | 2.0% | 3.7% | +9 | +0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 1.6% | 1.5% | 14 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 6 | 0.8% | 1.3% | +4 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 872 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 788 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +84 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.