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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bogan (A), accounting for 31.4% (773 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 304 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bogan (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bogan (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bogan (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Western Catholic
2021 count
773
% of total
31.4%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
773
31.4%
-3.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
611
% of total
24.9%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
611
24.9%
+13.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
540
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
540
22.0%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
204
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
204
8.3%
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
155
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
155
6.3%
-2.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
47
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
47
1.9%
-0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
26
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
26
1.1%
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
25
1.0%
-0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
21
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
21
0.9%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
13
0.5%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-168
-3.7pp
No Religion, so described
+304
+13.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-143
-3.5pp
Not stated
-118
-3.7pp
Uniting Church
-75
-2.3pp
Presbyterian
-18
-0.5pp
Hinduism
+19
+0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-0.2pp
Baptist
0
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+10
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Bogan (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 773 | 31.4% | 21.0% | 941 | 35.1% | 23.8% | -168 | -3.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 611 | 24.9% | 37.4% | 307 | 11.5% | 26.0% | +304 | +13.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 540 | 22.0% | 17.0% | 683 | 25.5% | 21.9% | -143 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 204 | 8.3% | 7.7% | 322 | 12.0% | 9.3% | -118 | -3.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 155 | 6.3% | 3.3% | 230 | 8.6% | 4.5% | -75 | -2.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 47 | 1.9% | 2.6% | 65 | 2.4% | 3.5% | -18 | -0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 26 | 1.1% | 0.7% | 7 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +19 | +0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 25 | 1.0% | 2.2% | 31 | 1.2% | 2.2% | -6 | -0.2pp |
| Baptist | 21 | 0.9% | 1.2% | 21 | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.8% | +10 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,458 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,680 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -222 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.