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 Watton, accounting for 66.7% (36 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 14 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Watton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Watton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Watton, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
36
% of total
66.7%
Change from 2016
+29.5pp
36
66.7%
+29.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-12.3pp
10
18.5%
-12.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
+29.5pp
Western Catholic
-14
-12.3pp
Data table
Religion for Watton. 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 | 36 | 66.7% | 32.4% | 29 | 37.2% | 22.4% | +7 | +29.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 18.5% | 28.4% | 24 | 30.8% | 31.1% | -14 | -12.3pp |
| Total | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -24 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.