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 Mount Panorama, accounting for 34.1% (31 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 22.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Panorama - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Panorama in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Panorama, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
31
% of total
34.1%
Change from 2016
+22.7pp
31
34.1%
+22.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
26
28.6%
+6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
19
20.9%
-5.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+22.7pp
Western Catholic
+1
+6.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-5.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Panorama. 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 | 31 | 34.1% | 32.4% | 13 | 11.4% | 22.4% | +18 | +22.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 28.6% | 28.4% | 25 | 21.9% | 31.1% | +1 | +6.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 20.9% | 15.7% | 30 | 26.3% | 19.1% | -11 | -5.4pp |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.