Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Locksley (NSW), accounting for 51.1% (23 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 20 people and 45.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Locksley (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Locksley (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Locksley (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+20
+45.3pp
Western Catholic
-4
-4.7pp
Data table
Religion for Locksley (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 | 23 | 51.1% | 32.4% | 3 | 5.8% | 22.4% | +20 | +45.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 22.2% | 28.4% | 14 | 26.9% | 31.1% | -4 | -4.7pp |
| Total | 45 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.