Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Wiagdon, accounting for 26.8% (11 people). This share was lower than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 3 people and 18.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wiagdon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wiagdon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wiagdon, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-18.9pp
Data table
Religion for Wiagdon. 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 | 11 | 26.8% | 32.4% | 9 | 30.0% | 22.4% | +2 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 24.4% | 15.7% | 13 | 43.3% | 19.1% | -3 | -18.9pp |
| Total | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 30 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.