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 Berrigan (A), accounting for 34% (2,947 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,026 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Berrigan (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Berrigan (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Berrigan (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,947
% of total
34.0%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
2,947
34.0%
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,040
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
2,040
23.6%
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,311
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
1,311
15.1%
-4.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
914
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
914
10.6%
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
540
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
540
6.2%
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
422
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
422
4.9%
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
116
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
116
1.3%
-0.2pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
48
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
48
0.6%
-0.5pp
Lutheran
2021 count
34
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
34
0.4%
0.0pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
28
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
28
0.3%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,026
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
-196
-2.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-317
-4.2pp
Not stated
-10
-0.3pp
Uniting Church
-91
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
-127
-1.6pp
Christianity, nfd
-14
-0.2pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
-49
-0.5pp
Lutheran
+1
0.0pp
Inadequately described
+10
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Berrigan (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,947 | 34.0% | 37.4% | 1,921 | 22.7% | 26.0% | +1,026 | +11.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,040 | 23.6% | 21.0% | 2,236 | 26.5% | 23.8% | -196 | -2.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,311 | 15.1% | 17.0% | 1,628 | 19.3% | 21.9% | -317 | -4.2pp |
| Not stated | 914 | 10.6% | 7.7% | 924 | 10.9% | 9.3% | -10 | -0.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 540 | 6.2% | 3.3% | 631 | 7.5% | 4.5% | -91 | -1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 422 | 4.9% | 2.6% | 549 | 6.5% | 3.5% | -127 | -1.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 116 | 1.3% | 2.2% | 130 | 1.5% | 2.2% | -14 | -0.2pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 48 | 0.6% | 0.1% | 97 | 1.1% | 0.1% | -49 | -0.5pp |
| Lutheran | 34 | 0.4% | 0.3% | 33 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Inadequately described | 28 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 18 | 0.2% | 0.4% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 8,662 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,444 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +218 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.