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 Sofala (part), accounting for 37.3% (41 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 16 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sofala (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sofala (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 Sofala (part), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
41
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
41
37.3%
+10.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
25
22.7%
+3.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
19
17.3%
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
18
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
18
16.4%
-9.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+10.0pp
Not stated
0
+3.8pp
Western Catholic
-4
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-9.4pp
Data table
Religion for Sofala (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 | 41 | 37.3% | 32.4% | 36 | 27.3% | 22.4% | +5 | +10.0pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 22.7% | 8.0% | 25 | 18.9% | 10.8% | 0 | +3.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 17.3% | 28.4% | 23 | 17.4% | 31.1% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 16.4% | 15.7% | 34 | 25.8% | 19.1% | -16 | -9.4pp |
| Total | 110 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 132 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.