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 Walang, accounting for 34.8% (39 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 64 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Walang - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Walang in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walang, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
39
% of total
34.8%
Change from 2016
+12.8pp
39
34.8%
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
23
20.5%
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
17.0%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
19
17.0%
-5.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-39
+12.8pp
Western Catholic
-64
-4.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-60
-5.3pp
Data table
Religion for Walang. 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 | 39 | 34.8% | 32.4% | 78 | 22.0% | 22.4% | -39 | +12.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 20.5% | 28.4% | 87 | 24.6% | 31.1% | -64 | -4.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 17.0% | 15.7% | 79 | 22.3% | 19.1% | -60 | -5.3pp |
| Total | 112 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 354 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -242 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.