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 (A), accounting for 32.2% (2,406 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 909 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Blayney (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Blayney (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Blayney (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,406
% of total
32.2%
Change from 2016
+11.6pp
2,406
32.2%
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,850
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
1,850
24.7%
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,481
% of total
19.8%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
1,481
19.8%
-4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
567
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
567
7.6%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
369
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
369
4.9%
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
246
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
246
3.3%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
140
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
140
1.9%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
134
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
134
1.8%
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
62
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
62
0.8%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
32
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
32
0.4%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+909
+11.6pp
Western Catholic
-213
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-265
-4.3pp
Not stated
-31
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-123
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
-70
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-1
0.0pp
Baptist
+27
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
0
-0.1pp
Buddhism
+4
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Blayney (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,406 | 32.2% | 37.4% | 1,497 | 20.6% | 26.0% | +909 | +11.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,850 | 24.7% | 21.0% | 2,063 | 28.5% | 23.8% | -213 | -3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,481 | 19.8% | 17.0% | 1,746 | 24.1% | 21.9% | -265 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 567 | 7.6% | 7.7% | 598 | 8.2% | 9.3% | -31 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 369 | 4.9% | 3.3% | 492 | 6.8% | 4.5% | -123 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 246 | 3.3% | 2.6% | 316 | 4.4% | 3.5% | -70 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 140 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 141 | 1.9% | 2.2% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 134 | 1.8% | 1.2% | 107 | 1.5% | 1.3% | +27 | +0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 62 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 62 | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 32 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 28 | 0.4% | 0.8% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 7,480 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,251 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +229 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.