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 Lyndhurst (Blayney - NSW), accounting for 30.3% (108 people). This share was lower than Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 44 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lyndhurst (Blayney - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lyndhurst (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 Lyndhurst (Blayney - NSW), with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
108
% of total
30.3%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
108
30.3%
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
94
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
94
26.4%
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
66
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-5.7pp
66
18.5%
-5.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
48
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
+8.8pp
48
13.5%
+8.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
15
4.2%
-3.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+44
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
-22
-5.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-22
-5.7pp
Not stated
+31
+8.8pp
Presbyterian
-14
-3.8pp
Data table
Religion for Lyndhurst (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 | 108 | 30.3% | 32.2% | 64 | 17.6% | 20.6% | +44 | +12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 94 | 26.4% | 24.7% | 116 | 31.9% | 28.5% | -22 | -5.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 66 | 18.5% | 19.8% | 88 | 24.2% | 24.1% | -22 | -5.7pp |
| Not stated | 48 | 13.5% | 7.6% | 17 | 4.7% | 8.2% | +31 | +8.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 4.2% | 3.3% | 29 | 8.0% | 4.4% | -14 | -3.8pp |
| Total | 356 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 364 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.