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, 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 Uniting Church, which decreased by 8 people and 10.7 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hobbys Yards, with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3
-5.9pp
Not stated
+6
+5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+5
+4.9pp
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% | 28 | 35.0% | 20.6% | -3 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 22.1% | 7.6% | 13 | 16.3% | 8.2% | +6 | +5.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 17.4% | 19.8% | 10 | 12.5% | 24.1% | +5 | +4.9pp |
| Total | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.