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 Yetholme, accounting for 37.1% (88 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (32.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Yetholme - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Yetholme in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Yetholme, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
88
% of total
37.1%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
88
37.1%
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
62
% of total
26.2%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
62
26.2%
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
35
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-6.7pp
35
14.8%
-6.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
25
10.5%
-1.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
-11
-3.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-6.7pp
Not stated
-5
-1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Yetholme. 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 | 88 | 37.1% | 32.4% | 59 | 24.0% | 22.4% | +29 | +13.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 62 | 26.2% | 28.4% | 73 | 29.7% | 31.1% | -11 | -3.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 35 | 14.8% | 15.7% | 53 | 21.5% | 19.1% | -18 | -6.7pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 10.5% | 8.0% | 30 | 12.2% | 10.8% | -5 | -1.7pp |
| Total | 237 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 246 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.