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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Orton Park, accounting for 41.7% (15 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (15.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 9 people and 19.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Orton Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Orton Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Orton Park, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
41.7%
Change from 2016
+19.5pp
15
41.7%
+19.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
11
30.6%
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
+16.7pp
10
27.8%
+16.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
+19.5pp
No Religion, so described
+4
+4.7pp
Western Catholic
+7
+16.7pp
Data table
Religion for Orton Park. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 41.7% | 15.7% | 6 | 22.2% | 19.1% | +9 | +19.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 11 | 30.6% | 32.4% | 7 | 25.9% | 22.4% | +4 | +4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 27.8% | 28.4% | 3 | 11.1% | 31.1% | +7 | +16.7pp |
| Total | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 27 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.