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 Barry (Blayney - NSW), accounting for 36% (50 people). This share was higher than Blayney (A) (24.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 15 people and 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barry (Blayney - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barry (Blayney - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barry (Blayney - NSW), with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+11
+11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-6.7pp
No Religion, so described
+8
+7.5pp
Data table
Religion for Barry (Blayney - NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blayney (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Blayney (A)% | Count | % | Blayney (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 50 | 36.0% | 24.7% | 39 | 25.0% | 28.5% | +11 | +11.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 38 | 27.3% | 19.8% | 53 | 34.0% | 24.1% | -15 | -6.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 30 | 21.6% | 32.2% | 22 | 14.1% | 20.6% | +8 | +7.5pp |
| Total | 139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 156 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.