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 Raglan (NSW), accounting for 33.3% (424 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 148 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Raglan (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Raglan (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Raglan (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
424
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
424
33.3%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
360
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
360
28.3%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
224
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
224
17.6%
-7.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
76
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
76
6.0%
+1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
38
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
38
3.0%
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
37
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
37
2.9%
-1.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
18
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
18
1.4%
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
17
1.3%
+0.8pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
16
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
16
1.3%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
13
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
13
1.0%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+148
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
+7
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-78
-7.8pp
Not stated
+21
+1.4pp
Presbyterian
-16
-1.5pp
Uniting Church
-13
-1.3pp
Baptist
-2
-0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+11
+0.8pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
0
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
0
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Raglan (NSW). 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 | 424 | 33.3% | 32.4% | 276 | 23.2% | 22.4% | +148 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 360 | 28.3% | 28.4% | 353 | 29.7% | 31.1% | +7 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 224 | 17.6% | 15.7% | 302 | 25.4% | 19.1% | -78 | -7.8pp |
| Not stated | 76 | 6.0% | 8.0% | 55 | 4.6% | 10.8% | +21 | +1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 38 | 3.0% | 3.4% | 54 | 4.5% | 4.2% | -16 | -1.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 37 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 50 | 4.2% | 3.7% | -13 | -1.3pp |
| Baptist | 18 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 20 | 1.7% | 1.3% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 17 | 1.3% | 0.6% | 6 | 0.5% | 0.5% | +11 | +0.8pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 16 | 1.3% | 0.2% | 16 | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 13 | 1.0% | 1.5% | 13 | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 1,273 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,188 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +85 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.