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 Llanarth (NSW), accounting for 32.8% (751 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 293 people and 11.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Llanarth (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Llanarth (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 Llanarth (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
751
% of total
32.8%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
751
32.8%
-4.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
717
% of total
31.3%
Change from 2016
+11.9pp
717
31.3%
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
341
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
341
14.9%
-4.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
94
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
94
4.1%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
79
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
79
3.4%
-0.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
75
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
75
3.3%
-2.6pp
Brethren
2021 count
37
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
37
1.6%
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
35
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
35
1.5%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
35
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
35
1.5%
+0.3pp
Islam
2021 count
17
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
17
0.7%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-57
-4.2pp
No Religion, so described
+293
+11.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-74
-4.1pp
Presbyterian
-3
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-12
-0.8pp
Not stated
-53
-2.6pp
Brethren
-4
-0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
0.0pp
Hinduism
+9
+0.3pp
Islam
-3
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Llanarth (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 751 | 32.8% | 28.4% | 808 | 37.0% | 31.1% | -57 | -4.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 717 | 31.3% | 32.4% | 424 | 19.4% | 22.4% | +293 | +11.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 341 | 14.9% | 15.7% | 415 | 19.0% | 19.1% | -74 | -4.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 94 | 4.1% | 3.4% | 97 | 4.4% | 4.2% | -3 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 79 | 3.4% | 2.9% | 91 | 4.2% | 3.7% | -12 | -0.8pp |
| Not stated | 75 | 3.3% | 8.0% | 128 | 5.9% | 10.8% | -53 | -2.6pp |
| Brethren | 37 | 1.6% | 0.4% | 41 | 1.9% | 0.4% | -4 | -0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 35 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 33 | 1.5% | 1.5% | +2 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 35 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 26 | 1.2% | 0.5% | +9 | +0.3pp |
| Islam | 17 | 0.7% | 0.6% | 20 | 0.9% | 0.4% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 2,292 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,183 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +109 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.