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 Carcoar, accounting for 31.5% (86 people). This share was lower than Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 73 people, while its share fell by 4.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Carcoar - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Carcoar in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carcoar, with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
86
% of total
31.5%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
86
31.5%
-4.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
58
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
58
21.2%
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
54
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
54
19.8%
+3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
29
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-17.2pp
29
10.6%
-17.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-
18
6.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+73
-4.6pp
Western Catholic
+51
+1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+48
+3.1pp
Not stated
+19
-17.2pp
Data table
Religion for Carcoar. 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 | 86 | 31.5% | 32.2% | 13 | 36.1% | 20.6% | +73 | -4.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 58 | 21.2% | 24.7% | 7 | 19.4% | 28.5% | +51 | +1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 54 | 19.8% | 19.8% | 6 | 16.7% | 24.1% | +48 | +3.1pp |
| Not stated | 29 | 10.6% | 7.6% | 10 | 27.8% | 8.2% | +19 | -17.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 6.6% | 4.9% | - | - | 6.8% | - | - |
| Total | 273 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +237 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.