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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in The Rocks (Bathurst Regional - NSW), accounting for 34.4% (22 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (15.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 2 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
The Rocks (Bathurst Regional - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for The Rocks (Bathurst Regional - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for The Rocks (Bathurst Regional - NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
+4.1pp
Western Catholic
-1
-0.5pp
No Religion, so described
0
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for The Rocks (Bathurst Regional - NSW). 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 34.4% | 15.7% | 20 | 30.3% | 19.1% | +2 | +4.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 31.3% | 28.4% | 21 | 31.8% | 31.1% | -1 | -0.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 23.4% | 32.4% | 15 | 22.7% | 22.4% | 0 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.