Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Rockley Mount, accounting for 43.6% (34 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 15.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rockley Mount - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rockley Mount in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rockley Mount, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-2
+2.2pp
No Religion, so described
+11
+15.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-1.6pp
Data table
Religion for Rockley Mount. 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 | 34 | 43.6% | 28.4% | 36 | 41.4% | 31.1% | -2 | +2.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 20 | 25.6% | 32.4% | 9 | 10.3% | 22.4% | +11 | +15.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 17.9% | 15.7% | 17 | 19.5% | 19.1% | -3 | -1.6pp |
| Total | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.