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 Brewarrina, accounting for 40.6% (370 people). This share was higher than Brewarrina (A) (36.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 121 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brewarrina - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brewarrina in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brewarrina (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brewarrina, with comparison markers for Brewarrina (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
370
% of total
40.6%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
370
40.6%
+9.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
160
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
160
17.6%
-2.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
144
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
144
15.8%
0.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
122
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
122
13.4%
-8.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
35
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
35
3.8%
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
14
1.5%
+1.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
13
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
13
1.4%
+1.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
11
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
11
1.2%
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
10
1.1%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+9.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-69
-2.6pp
Not stated
-35
0.0pp
Western Catholic
-121
-8.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+8
+1.0pp
Baptist
+9
+1.0pp
Hinduism
+8
+0.9pp
Presbyterian
-9
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Brewarrina. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brewarrina (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brewarrina (A)% | Count | % | Brewarrina (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 370 | 40.6% | 36.7% | 352 | 31.1% | 28.8% | +18 | +9.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 160 | 17.6% | 17.8% | 229 | 20.2% | 21.1% | -69 | -2.6pp |
| Not stated | 144 | 15.8% | 16.9% | 179 | 15.8% | 13.8% | -35 | 0.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 122 | 13.4% | 17.3% | 243 | 21.4% | 26.6% | -121 | -8.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 35 | 3.8% | 2.6% | 32 | 2.8% | 2.1% | +3 | +1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 14 | 1.5% | 1.0% | 6 | 0.5% | 0.6% | +8 | +1.0pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 1.4% | 1.1% | 4 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +9 | +1.0pp |
| Hinduism | 11 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3 | 0.3% | 0.2% | +8 | +0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 1.1% | 1.3% | 19 | 1.7% | 1.3% | -9 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 911 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -222 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.