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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Robin Hill, accounting for 38.6% (358 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 73 people and 7.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Robin Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Robin Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Robin Hill, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
358
% of total
38.6%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
358
38.6%
-4.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
207
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
207
22.3%
+7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
176
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
176
19.0%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
43
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
43
4.6%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
33
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
33
3.6%
-0.6pp
Brethren
2021 count
29
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
29
3.1%
-1.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
16
1.7%
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
15
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
15
1.6%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
13
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
13
1.4%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-42
-4.6pp
No Religion, so described
+73
+7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
+7
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
-6
-0.6pp
Brethren
-9
-1.0pp
Not stated
-31
-3.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.3pp
Baptist
+7
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Robin Hill. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 358 | 38.6% | 28.4% | 400 | 43.2% | 31.1% | -42 | -4.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 207 | 22.3% | 32.4% | 134 | 14.5% | 22.4% | +73 | +7.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 176 | 19.0% | 15.7% | 182 | 19.7% | 19.1% | -6 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 43 | 4.6% | 3.4% | 36 | 3.9% | 4.2% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 33 | 3.6% | 2.9% | 39 | 4.2% | 3.7% | -6 | -0.6pp |
| Brethren | 29 | 3.1% | 0.4% | 38 | 4.1% | 0.4% | -9 | -1.0pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 1.7% | 8.0% | 47 | 5.1% | 10.8% | -31 | -3.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 15 | 1.6% | 1.5% | 12 | 1.3% | 1.5% | +3 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 6 | 0.6% | 1.3% | +7 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 927 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 926 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.