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 Blayney, accounting for 32.1% (1,108 people). This share was similar to Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 457 people and 12.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blayney - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blayney in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blayney, with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,108
% of total
32.1%
Change from 2016
+12.9pp
1,108
32.1%
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
952
% of total
27.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
952
27.6%
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
688
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
688
20.0%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
160
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
160
4.6%
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
155
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
155
4.5%
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
113
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
113
3.3%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
75
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
75
2.2%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
51
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
51
1.5%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
46
1.3%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
20
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
20
0.6%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+457
+12.9pp
Western Catholic
-87
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-130
-4.1pp
Not stated
-121
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
-58
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
-17
-0.5pp
Baptist
+15
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+6
+0.1pp
Islam
+15
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Blayney. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,108 | 32.1% | 32.2% | 651 | 19.2% | 20.6% | +457 | +12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 952 | 27.6% | 24.7% | 1,039 | 30.6% | 28.5% | -87 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 688 | 20.0% | 19.8% | 818 | 24.1% | 24.1% | -130 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 160 | 4.6% | 7.6% | 281 | 8.3% | 8.2% | -121 | -3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 155 | 4.5% | 4.9% | 213 | 6.3% | 6.8% | -58 | -1.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 113 | 3.3% | 3.3% | 130 | 3.8% | 4.4% | -17 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 75 | 2.2% | 1.8% | 60 | 1.8% | 1.5% | +15 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 51 | 1.5% | 1.9% | 53 | 1.6% | 1.9% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 46 | 1.3% | 0.8% | 40 | 1.2% | 0.9% | +6 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 20 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 5 | 0.1% | 0.2% | +15 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 3,448 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,396 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +52 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.