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 Millthorpe (part), accounting for 35.5% (473 people). This share was higher than Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 133 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Millthorpe (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Millthorpe (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Millthorpe (part), with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
473
% of total
35.5%
Change from 2016
+8.2pp
473
35.5%
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
302
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
302
22.7%
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
253
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
253
19.0%
-3.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
123
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
123
9.2%
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
61
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
61
4.6%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
41
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
41
3.1%
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
28
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
28
2.1%
-1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
14
1.1%
-0.7pp
Independent Evangelical Churches
2021 count
11
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
11
0.8%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+133
+8.2pp
Western Catholic
-27
-3.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-25
-3.3pp
Not stated
+26
+1.4pp
Uniting Church
-11
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+13
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
-10
-1.0pp
Baptist
-8
-0.7pp
Independent Evangelical Churches
-2
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Millthorpe (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 | 473 | 35.5% | 32.2% | 340 | 27.3% | 20.6% | +133 | +8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 302 | 22.7% | 24.7% | 329 | 26.4% | 28.5% | -27 | -3.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 253 | 19.0% | 19.8% | 278 | 22.3% | 24.1% | -25 | -3.3pp |
| Not stated | 123 | 9.2% | 7.6% | 97 | 7.8% | 8.2% | +26 | +1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 61 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 72 | 5.8% | 6.8% | -11 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 41 | 3.1% | 1.9% | 28 | 2.2% | 1.9% | +13 | +0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 28 | 2.1% | 3.3% | 38 | 3.1% | 4.4% | -10 | -1.0pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 22 | 1.8% | 1.5% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Independent Evangelical Churches | 11 | 0.8% | 0.2% | 13 | 1.0% | 0.2% | -2 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 1,331 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,245 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +86 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.