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 Hill End (NSW), accounting for 49% (47 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 11.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hill End (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hill End (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 Hill End (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
47
% of total
49.0%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
47
49.0%
+11.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
17
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
17
17.7%
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-12.4pp
15
15.6%
-12.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
13
13.5%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+11.4pp
Western Catholic
+2
+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-12.4pp
Not stated
+2
+1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Hill End (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 47 | 49.0% | 32.4% | 35 | 37.6% | 22.4% | +12 | +11.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 17.7% | 28.4% | 15 | 16.1% | 31.1% | +2 | +1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 15.6% | 15.7% | 26 | 28.0% | 19.1% | -11 | -12.4pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 13.5% | 8.0% | 11 | 11.8% | 10.8% | +2 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.