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 Mitchell (NSW), accounting for 19.9% (234 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 73 people and 4.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mitchell (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mitchell (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 Mitchell (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Not stated
2021 count
744
% of total
63.3%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
744
63.3%
+4.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
234
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
234
19.9%
+3.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
81
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
81
6.9%
-4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
49
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
49
4.2%
-1.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
11
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
11
0.9%
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
10
0.9%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
10
0.9%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-26
+4.3pp
No Religion, so described
+13
+3.0pp
Western Catholic
-73
-4.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-24
-1.4pp
Hinduism
+7
+0.6pp
Presbyterian
-4
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-4
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Mitchell (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 | |
| Not stated | 744 | 63.3% | 8.0% | 770 | 59.0% | 10.8% | -26 | +4.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 234 | 19.9% | 32.4% | 221 | 16.9% | 22.4% | +13 | +3.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 81 | 6.9% | 28.4% | 154 | 11.8% | 31.1% | -73 | -4.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 49 | 4.2% | 15.7% | 73 | 5.6% | 19.1% | -24 | -1.4pp |
| Hinduism | 11 | 0.9% | 1.0% | 4 | 0.3% | 0.5% | +7 | +0.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 0.9% | 3.4% | 14 | 1.1% | 4.2% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 0.9% | 2.9% | 14 | 1.1% | 3.7% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,175 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,306 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -131 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.