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 Turondale, accounting for 34% (34 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 27 people and 25.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Turondale - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Turondale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Turondale, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).

Turondale
Bathurst Regional (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

34

% of total

34.0%

Change from 2016

+25.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

25

% of total

25.0%

Change from 2016

-8.3pp

Not stated

2021 count

21

% of total

21.0%

Change from 2016

+17.3pp

Data table

Religion for Turondale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).

Religion for Turondale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
Religion for Turondale. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Bathurst Regional (A)%Count%Bathurst Regional (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3434.0%32.4%78.6%22.4%+27+25.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia2525.0%15.7%2733.3%19.1%-2-8.3pp
Not stated2121.0%8.0%33.7%10.8%+18+17.3pp
Total100100.0%100.0%81100.0%100.0%+190.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.