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 Tallwood, accounting for 32.4% (23 people). This share was similar to Blayney (A) (32.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 4 people and 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tallwood - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tallwood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Blayney (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tallwood, with comparison markers for Blayney (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-2.4pp
Western Catholic
0
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Tallwood. 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 | 23 | 32.4% | 32.2% | 23 | 31.9% | 20.6% | 0 | +0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 28.2% | 19.8% | 22 | 30.6% | 24.1% | -2 | -2.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 25.4% | 24.7% | 18 | 25.0% | 28.5% | 0 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 71 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.