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 Rockley (part), accounting for 45.8% (76 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 18.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rockley (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rockley (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rockley (part), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
76
% of total
45.8%
Change from 2016
+18.7pp
76
45.8%
+18.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
36
% of total
21.7%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
36
21.7%
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
30
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
30
18.1%
-0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
7.2%
Change from 2016
-12.6pp
12
7.2%
-12.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+28
+18.7pp
Western Catholic
0
+1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-0.5pp
Not stated
-23
-12.6pp
Data table
Religion for Rockley (part). 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 | 76 | 45.8% | 32.4% | 48 | 27.1% | 22.4% | +28 | +18.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 36 | 21.7% | 28.4% | 36 | 20.3% | 31.1% | 0 | +1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 30 | 18.1% | 15.7% | 33 | 18.6% | 19.1% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 7.2% | 8.0% | 35 | 19.8% | 10.8% | -23 | -12.6pp |
| Total | 166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 177 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.