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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Wambool, accounting for 32.6% (14 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 9 people and 20.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wambool - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wambool in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wambool, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
32.6%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
14
32.6%
+11.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
13
% of total
30.2%
Change from 2016
+20.7pp
13
30.2%
+20.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+5
+11.2pp
No Religion, so described
+9
+20.7pp
Data table
Religion for Wambool. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 32.6% | 28.4% | 9 | 21.4% | 31.1% | +5 | +11.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 13 | 30.2% | 32.4% | 4 | 9.5% | 22.4% | +9 | +20.7pp |
| Total | 43 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.