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 Rankin, accounting for 29.1% (123 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 311 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Rankin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Rankin 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 Rankin, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
123
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
-13.4pp
123
29.1%
-13.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
100
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
100
23.6%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
98
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
98
23.2%
+10.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
33
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
33
7.8%
+4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
28
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
28
6.6%
-6.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
11
2.6%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-311
-13.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-38
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
-34
+10.3pp
Presbyterian
-3
+4.3pp
Not stated
-109
-6.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
0
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Rankin. 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 | 123 | 29.1% | 32.4% | 434 | 42.5% | 22.4% | -311 | -13.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 100 | 23.6% | 15.7% | 138 | 13.5% | 19.1% | -38 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 98 | 23.2% | 28.4% | 132 | 12.9% | 31.1% | -34 | +10.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 33 | 7.8% | 3.4% | 36 | 3.5% | 4.2% | -3 | +4.3pp |
| Not stated | 28 | 6.6% | 8.0% | 137 | 13.4% | 10.8% | -109 | -6.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 11 | 2.6% | 0.6% | 11 | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 423 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,020 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -597 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.