Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Panuara, accounting for 44% (40 people). This share was higher than Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 26 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Panuara - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Panuara in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Panuara, with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+26.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-17.9pp
Not stated
+14
+13.8pp
Western Catholic
-11
-25.0pp
Data table
Religion for Panuara. 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 | 40 | 44.0% | 32.2% | 11 | 18.0% | 20.6% | +29 | +26.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 19.8% | 19.8% | 23 | 37.7% | 24.1% | -5 | -17.9pp |
| Not stated | 17 | 18.7% | 7.6% | 3 | 4.9% | 8.2% | +14 | +13.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 14.3% | 24.7% | 24 | 39.3% | 28.5% | -11 | -25.0pp |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 61 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +30 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.