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 Neville (part), accounting for 48.9% (111 people). This share was higher than Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 102 people and 17.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Neville (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Neville (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Neville (part), with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
111
% of total
48.9%
Change from 2016
+17.9pp
111
48.9%
+17.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
39
% of total
17.2%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
39
17.2%
+6.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
28
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-18.7pp
28
12.3%
-18.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
17
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
-
17
7.5%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-
14
6.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-
11
4.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+102
+17.9pp
Western Catholic
+36
+6.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+19
-18.7pp
Data table
Religion for Neville (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 | 111 | 48.9% | 32.2% | 9 | 31.0% | 20.6% | +102 | +17.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 39 | 17.2% | 24.7% | 3 | 10.3% | 28.5% | +36 | +6.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 28 | 12.3% | 19.8% | 9 | 31.0% | 24.1% | +19 | -18.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 7.5% | 3.3% | - | - | 4.4% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 6.2% | 4.9% | - | - | 6.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 11 | 4.8% | 7.6% | - | - | 8.2% | - | - |
| Total | 227 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +198 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.