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 Bland (A), accounting for 25.4% (1,403 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 389 people and 8.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bland (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bland (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bland (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,403
% of total
25.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,403
25.4%
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,223
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
1,223
22.1%
-2.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,215
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
1,215
22.0%
+8.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
579
% of total
10.5%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
579
10.5%
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
296
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
296
5.3%
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
295
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
295
5.3%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
202
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
202
3.7%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
87
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
87
1.6%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
34
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
34
0.6%
0.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
29
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
29
0.5%
-0.1pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-146
-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-262
-2.8pp
No Religion, so described
+389
+8.1pp
Not stated
-176
-2.2pp
Uniting Church
-98
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
-108
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-13
+0.1pp
Lutheran
+1
+0.2pp
Baptist
+1
0.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-7
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Bland (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 1,403 | 25.4% | 21.0% | 1,549 | 26.0% | 23.8% | -146 | -0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,223 | 22.1% | 17.0% | 1,485 | 24.9% | 21.9% | -262 | -2.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,215 | 22.0% | 37.4% | 826 | 13.9% | 26.0% | +389 | +8.1pp |
| Not stated | 579 | 10.5% | 7.7% | 755 | 12.7% | 9.3% | -176 | -2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 296 | 5.3% | 3.3% | 394 | 6.6% | 4.5% | -98 | -1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 295 | 5.3% | 2.6% | 403 | 6.8% | 3.5% | -108 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 202 | 3.7% | 2.2% | 215 | 3.6% | 2.2% | -13 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 87 | 1.6% | 0.3% | 86 | 1.4% | 0.4% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 34 | 0.6% | 1.2% | 33 | 0.6% | 1.3% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 29 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 36 | 0.6% | 0.4% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 5,533 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,958 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -425 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.