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 Goodooga, accounting for 39% (83 people). This share was higher than Brewarrina (A) (36.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 64 people and 23.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goodooga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goodooga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brewarrina (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goodooga, with comparison markers for Brewarrina (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
+5.0pp
Western Catholic
-64
-23.4pp
Not stated
+32
+15.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
+2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Goodooga. 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 | 83 | 39.0% | 36.7% | 83 | 34.0% | 28.8% | 0 | +5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 47 | 22.1% | 17.3% | 111 | 45.5% | 26.6% | -64 | -23.4pp |
| Not stated | 44 | 20.7% | 16.9% | 12 | 4.9% | 13.8% | +32 | +15.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 39 | 18.3% | 17.8% | 38 | 15.6% | 21.1% | +1 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 213 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 244 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.