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 Napoleon Reef, accounting for 42.9% (51 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 18 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Napoleon Reef - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Napoleon Reef in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Napoleon Reef, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
51
% of total
42.9%
Change from 2016
+19.2pp
51
42.9%
+19.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
31
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
31
26.1%
-6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
16.0%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
19
16.0%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+19.2pp
Western Catholic
-18
-6.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Napoleon Reef. 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 | 51 | 42.9% | 32.4% | 36 | 23.7% | 22.4% | +15 | +19.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 26.1% | 28.4% | 49 | 32.2% | 31.1% | -18 | -6.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 16.0% | 15.7% | 22 | 14.5% | 19.1% | -3 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 152 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -33 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.