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 Limekilns, accounting for 35.7% (41 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Limekilns - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Limekilns in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Limekilns, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+10.5pp
Western Catholic
-4
-7.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-9.3pp
Data table
Religion for Limekilns. 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 | 41 | 35.7% | 32.4% | 26 | 25.2% | 22.4% | +15 | +10.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 27.0% | 28.4% | 35 | 34.0% | 31.1% | -4 | -7.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 13.0% | 15.7% | 23 | 22.3% | 19.1% | -8 | -9.3pp |
| Total | 115 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.