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 Hobbys Yards, accounting for 29.1% (25 people). This share was lower than Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 206 people, while its share rose by 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hobbys Yards - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hobbys Yards in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hobbys Yards, with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
25
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
25
29.1%
+10.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
+14.0pp
19
22.1%
+14.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
+13.3pp
15
17.4%
+13.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-206
+10.9pp
Not stated
-84
+14.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-37
+13.3pp
Data table
Religion for Hobbys Yards. 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 | 25 | 29.1% | 32.2% | 231 | 18.2% | 20.6% | -206 | +10.9pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 22.1% | 7.6% | 103 | 8.1% | 8.2% | -84 | +14.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 17.4% | 19.8% | 52 | 4.1% | 24.1% | -37 | +13.3pp |
| Total | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,268 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,182 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.