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 Kings Plains (Blayney - NSW), accounting for 33.3% (38 people). This share was higher than Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 18.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kings Plains (Blayney - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kings Plains (Blayney - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kings Plains (Blayney - NSW), with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+18.9pp
Western Catholic
-6
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-5.3pp
Data table
Religion for Kings Plains (Blayney - NSW). 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 | 38 | 33.3% | 32.2% | 17 | 14.4% | 20.6% | +21 | +18.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 25.4% | 24.7% | 35 | 29.7% | 28.5% | -6 | -4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 21 | 18.4% | 19.8% | 28 | 23.7% | 24.1% | -7 | -5.3pp |
| Total | 114 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.