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 Laffing Waters, accounting for 47.4% (45 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 13 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Laffing Waters - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Laffing Waters in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Laffing Waters, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
45
% of total
47.4%
Change from 2016
+8.3pp
45
47.4%
+8.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
26
% of total
27.4%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
26
27.4%
+11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-10.1pp
12
12.6%
-10.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+2
+8.3pp
No Religion, so described
+8
+11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-10.1pp
Data table
Religion for Laffing Waters. 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 | 45 | 47.4% | 28.4% | 43 | 39.1% | 31.1% | +2 | +8.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 26 | 27.4% | 32.4% | 18 | 16.4% | 22.4% | +8 | +11.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 12.6% | 15.7% | 25 | 22.7% | 19.1% | -13 | -10.1pp |
| Total | 95 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.