Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Garland, accounting for 24% (18 people). This share was higher than Blayney (A) (19.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 7 people and 3.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Garland - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Garland in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Garland, with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+7
+3.6pp
Western Catholic
-4
-16.7pp
Uniting Church
+7
+7.3pp
Data table
Religion for Garland. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 24.0% | 19.8% | 11 | 20.4% | 24.1% | +7 | +3.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 24.0% | 24.7% | 22 | 40.7% | 28.5% | -4 | -16.7pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 17.3% | 7.6% | - | - | 8.2% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 14.7% | 4.9% | 4 | 7.4% | 6.8% | +7 | +7.3pp |
| Total | 75 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.