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 Sunny Corner (part), accounting for 37.1% (36 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 10 people and 10.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sunny Corner (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sunny Corner (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 Sunny Corner (part), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
36
% of total
37.1%
Change from 2016
-10.8pp
36
37.1%
-10.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
19
19.6%
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
16
16.5%
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
12
12.4%
-2.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-10
-10.8pp
Not stated
+11
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+0.9pp
Western Catholic
-2
-2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Sunny Corner (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 | 36 | 37.1% | 32.4% | 46 | 47.9% | 22.4% | -10 | -10.8pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 19.6% | 8.0% | 8 | 8.3% | 10.8% | +11 | +11.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 16.5% | 15.7% | 15 | 15.6% | 19.1% | +1 | +0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 12.4% | 28.4% | 14 | 14.6% | 31.1% | -2 | -2.2pp |
| Total | 97 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.