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 Meadow Flat (part), accounting for 34.3% (116 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Meadow Flat (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Meadow Flat (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Meadow Flat (part), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
116
% of total
34.3%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
116
34.3%
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
96
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
96
28.4%
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
41
% of total
12.1%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
41
12.1%
-3.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
36
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
+4.1pp
36
10.7%
+4.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
19
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
19
5.6%
+1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+28
+6.5pp
Western Catholic
-7
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-3.4pp
Not stated
+15
+4.1pp
Presbyterian
+5
+1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Meadow Flat (part). 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 | 116 | 34.3% | 32.4% | 88 | 27.8% | 22.4% | +28 | +6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 96 | 28.4% | 28.4% | 103 | 32.6% | 31.1% | -7 | -4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 41 | 12.1% | 15.7% | 49 | 15.5% | 19.1% | -8 | -3.4pp |
| Not stated | 36 | 10.7% | 8.0% | 21 | 6.6% | 10.8% | +15 | +4.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 19 | 5.6% | 3.4% | 14 | 4.4% | 4.2% | +5 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 338 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 316 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.