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 Wattle Flat (NSW), accounting for 30% (83 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 122 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wattle Flat (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wattle Flat (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 Wattle Flat (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
83
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
83
30.0%
+8.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
65
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
65
23.5%
+0.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
58
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
58
20.9%
-8.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
41
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+4.9pp
41
14.8%
+4.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-50
+8.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-75
+0.5pp
Western Catholic
-122
-8.7pp
Not stated
-19
+4.9pp
Data table
Religion for Wattle Flat (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 83 | 30.0% | 32.4% | 133 | 21.8% | 22.4% | -50 | +8.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 65 | 23.5% | 15.7% | 140 | 23.0% | 19.1% | -75 | +0.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 58 | 20.9% | 28.4% | 180 | 29.6% | 31.1% | -122 | -8.7pp |
| Not stated | 41 | 14.8% | 8.0% | 60 | 9.9% | 10.8% | -19 | +4.9pp |
| Total | 277 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 609 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -332 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.