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 Forest Reefs, accounting for 28.4% (147 people). This share was lower than Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 43 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Forest Reefs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Forest Reefs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Forest Reefs, with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
147
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
147
28.4%
+7.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
127
% of total
24.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
127
24.5%
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
97
% of total
18.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
97
18.7%
-3.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
52
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
52
10.0%
-4.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
50
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
50
9.7%
+1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
12
2.3%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
11
2.1%
-2.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+43
+7.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+17
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
-14
-3.5pp
Uniting Church
-21
-4.6pp
Not stated
+11
+1.9pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-13
-2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Forest Reefs. 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 | 147 | 28.4% | 32.2% | 104 | 20.8% | 20.6% | +43 | +7.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 127 | 24.5% | 19.8% | 110 | 22.0% | 24.1% | +17 | +2.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 97 | 18.7% | 24.7% | 111 | 22.2% | 28.5% | -14 | -3.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 52 | 10.0% | 4.9% | 73 | 14.6% | 6.8% | -21 | -4.6pp |
| Not stated | 50 | 9.7% | 7.6% | 39 | 7.8% | 8.2% | +11 | +1.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 2.3% | 1.9% | 16 | 3.2% | 1.9% | -4 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 2.1% | 3.3% | 24 | 4.8% | 4.4% | -13 | -2.7pp |
| Total | 518 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 501 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.