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 Perthville, accounting for 32.4% (181 people). This share was similar to Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 48 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Perthville - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Perthville in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Perthville, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
181
% of total
32.4%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
181
32.4%
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
165
% of total
29.6%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
165
29.6%
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
111
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
111
19.9%
-2.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
23
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
23
4.1%
+0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
23
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
23
4.1%
-3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
18
3.2%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
18
3.2%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+48
+10.9pp
Western Catholic
-40
-3.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-26
-2.3pp
Presbyterian
-2
+0.1pp
Not stated
-25
-3.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-16
-2.3pp
Data table
Religion for Perthville. 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 | 181 | 32.4% | 32.4% | 133 | 21.5% | 22.4% | +48 | +10.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 165 | 29.6% | 28.4% | 205 | 33.2% | 31.1% | -40 | -3.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 111 | 19.9% | 15.7% | 137 | 22.2% | 19.1% | -26 | -2.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 23 | 4.1% | 3.4% | 25 | 4.0% | 4.2% | -2 | +0.1pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 4.1% | 8.0% | 48 | 7.8% | 10.8% | -25 | -3.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 3.2% | 1.5% | 15 | 2.4% | 1.5% | +3 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 3.2% | 2.9% | 34 | 5.5% | 3.7% | -16 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 558 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 618 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -60 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.