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 Burnt Yards, accounting for 42.4% (14 people). This share was higher than Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 7 people and 19.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Burnt Yards - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Burnt Yards in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Burnt Yards, with comparison markers for Blayney (A).

Burnt Yards
Blayney (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

14

% of total

42.4%

Change from 2016

-7.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

10

% of total

30.3%

Change from 2016

-19.7pp

Data table

Religion for Burnt Yards. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blayney (A).

Religion for Burnt Yards. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blayney (A).
Religion for Burnt Yards. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Blayney (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Blayney (A)%Count%Blayney (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1442.4%32.2%1750.0%20.6%-3-7.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia1030.3%19.8%1750.0%24.1%-7-19.7pp
Total33100.0%100.0%34100.0%100.0%-10.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.