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 Mandurama (part), accounting for 34.1% (115 people). This share was higher than Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 36 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mandurama (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mandurama (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mandurama (part), with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
115
% of total
34.1%
Change from 2016
+11.5pp
115
34.1%
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
87
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
87
25.8%
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
80
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
80
23.7%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
21
6.2%
-8.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
14
4.2%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
10
3.0%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+36
+11.5pp
Western Catholic
-4
-0.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-17
-4.0pp
Not stated
-30
-8.4pp
Presbyterian
-2
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
+1
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mandurama (part). 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 | 115 | 34.1% | 32.2% | 79 | 22.6% | 20.6% | +36 | +11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 87 | 25.8% | 24.7% | 91 | 26.0% | 28.5% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 80 | 23.7% | 19.8% | 97 | 27.7% | 24.1% | -17 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 6.2% | 7.6% | 51 | 14.6% | 8.2% | -30 | -8.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 4.2% | 3.3% | 16 | 4.6% | 4.4% | -2 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 9 | 2.6% | 6.8% | +1 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 337 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 350 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.