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 Newbridge (NSW), accounting for 29% (64 people). This share was lower than Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 32 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Newbridge (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Newbridge (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Newbridge (NSW), with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
64
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
64
29.0%
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
51
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
51
23.1%
-8.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
37
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
37
16.7%
+2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
26
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
26
11.8%
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
11
5.0%
-7.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+32
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
-5
-8.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+11
+2.2pp
Not stated
+3
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-11
-7.3pp
Data table
Religion for Newbridge (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 | 64 | 29.0% | 32.2% | 32 | 17.9% | 20.6% | +32 | +11.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 51 | 23.1% | 24.7% | 56 | 31.3% | 28.5% | -5 | -8.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 37 | 16.7% | 19.8% | 26 | 14.5% | 24.1% | +11 | +2.2pp |
| Not stated | 26 | 11.8% | 7.6% | 23 | 12.8% | 8.2% | +3 | -1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 5.0% | 3.3% | 22 | 12.3% | 4.4% | -11 | -7.3pp |
| Total | 221 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 179 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +42 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.