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 Windradyne, accounting for 34.9% (1,154 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 458 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Windradyne - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Windradyne in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Windradyne, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,154
% of total
34.9%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
1,154
34.9%
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
909
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
909
27.5%
-5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
521
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
521
15.8%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
202
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
202
6.1%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
102
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
102
3.1%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
96
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
96
2.9%
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
70
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
70
2.1%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
49
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
49
1.5%
+0.1pp
Brethren
2021 count
25
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
25
0.8%
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
25
0.8%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+458
+11.0pp
Western Catholic
-43
-5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-30
-3.1pp
Not stated
-3
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
0
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-40
-1.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+0.2pp
Baptist
+7
+0.1pp
Brethren
-19
-0.7pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+12
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Windradyne. 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 | 1,154 | 34.9% | 32.4% | 696 | 23.9% | 22.4% | +458 | +11.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 909 | 27.5% | 28.4% | 952 | 32.7% | 31.1% | -43 | -5.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 521 | 15.8% | 15.7% | 551 | 18.9% | 19.1% | -30 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 202 | 6.1% | 8.0% | 205 | 7.0% | 10.8% | -3 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 102 | 3.1% | 3.4% | 102 | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 96 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 136 | 4.7% | 3.7% | -40 | -1.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 70 | 2.1% | 1.5% | 55 | 1.9% | 1.5% | +15 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 49 | 1.5% | 1.1% | 42 | 1.4% | 1.3% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Brethren | 25 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 44 | 1.5% | 0.4% | -19 | -0.7pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 25 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 13 | 0.4% | 0.5% | +12 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 3,304 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,914 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +390 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.