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 White Rock (NSW), accounting for 35.9% (283 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 61 people and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
White Rock (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for White Rock (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 White Rock (NSW), with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
283
% of total
35.9%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
283
35.9%
-1.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
181
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
181
22.9%
+7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
156
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
156
19.8%
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
48
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
48
6.1%
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
42
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
42
5.3%
0.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
34
4.3%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-16
-1.5pp
No Religion, so described
+61
+7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
-14
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
0
0.0pp
Not stated
-31
-3.8pp
Data table
Religion for White Rock (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 283 | 35.9% | 28.4% | 299 | 37.4% | 31.1% | -16 | -1.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 181 | 22.9% | 32.4% | 120 | 15.0% | 22.4% | +61 | +7.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 156 | 19.8% | 15.7% | 151 | 18.9% | 19.1% | +5 | +0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 48 | 6.1% | 3.4% | 62 | 7.8% | 4.2% | -14 | -1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 42 | 5.3% | 2.9% | 42 | 5.3% | 3.7% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 4.3% | 8.0% | 65 | 8.1% | 10.8% | -31 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 789 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 800 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.