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 South Bathurst, accounting for 42.3% (662 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 205 people and 13.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
South Bathurst - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for South Bathurst in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for South Bathurst, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
662
% of total
42.3%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
662
42.3%
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
382
% of total
24.4%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
382
24.4%
-5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
236
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
236
15.1%
-2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
89
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
89
5.7%
-3.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
35
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
35
2.2%
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
34
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
34
2.2%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
18
1.1%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
15
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
15
1.0%
-0.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
12
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
12
0.8%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
11
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
11
0.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+205
+13.3pp
Western Catholic
-95
-5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-41
-2.5pp
Not stated
-48
-3.0pp
Presbyterian
-26
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
-37
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+0.3pp
Baptist
-11
-0.6pp
Inadequately described
+7
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for South Bathurst. 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 | 662 | 42.3% | 32.4% | 457 | 29.0% | 22.4% | +205 | +13.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 382 | 24.4% | 28.4% | 477 | 30.2% | 31.1% | -95 | -5.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 236 | 15.1% | 15.7% | 277 | 17.6% | 19.1% | -41 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 89 | 5.7% | 8.0% | 137 | 8.7% | 10.8% | -48 | -3.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 35 | 2.2% | 3.4% | 61 | 3.9% | 4.2% | -26 | -1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 34 | 2.2% | 2.9% | 71 | 4.5% | 3.7% | -37 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 18 | 1.1% | 1.5% | 12 | 0.8% | 1.5% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 15 | 1.0% | 1.1% | 26 | 1.6% | 1.3% | -11 | -0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 12 | 0.8% | 1.0% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 11 | 0.7% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 1,566 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,578 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -12 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.