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 Browns Creek, accounting for 30.1% (37 people). This share was lower than Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people, while its share fell by 0.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Browns Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Browns Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Browns Creek, with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
37
% of total
30.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
37
30.1%
-0.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
28
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
-8.8pp
28
22.8%
-8.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
21.1%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
26
21.1%
-5.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
13
10.6%
+6.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
-
12
9.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
-0.3pp
Western Catholic
+3
-8.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
-5.5pp
Not stated
+10
+6.8pp
Data table
Religion for Browns Creek. 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 | 37 | 30.1% | 32.2% | 24 | 30.4% | 20.6% | +13 | -0.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 22.8% | 24.7% | 25 | 31.6% | 28.5% | +3 | -8.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 21.1% | 19.8% | 21 | 26.6% | 24.1% | +5 | -5.5pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 10.6% | 7.6% | 3 | 3.8% | 8.2% | +10 | +6.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 9.8% | 4.9% | - | - | 6.8% | - | - |
| Total | 123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +44 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.