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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Kirkconnell, accounting for 7.2% (16 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (15.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 4 people and 0.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kirkconnell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kirkconnell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kirkconnell, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Not stated
2021 count
187
% of total
84.2%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
187
84.2%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
16
7.2%
+1.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
11
5.0%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-52
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+1.2pp
No Religion, so described
+3
+2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Kirkconnell. 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 | |
| Not stated | 187 | 84.2% | 8.0% | 239 | 84.8% | 10.8% | -52 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 7.2% | 15.7% | 17 | 6.0% | 19.1% | -1 | +1.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 11 | 5.0% | 32.4% | 8 | 2.8% | 22.4% | +3 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 222 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 282 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -60 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.