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 Broken Hill (part), accounting for 48.8% (8,646 people). This share was similar to Broken Hill (C) (48.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8,412 people and 1 percentage point.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Broken Hill (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Broken Hill (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Broken Hill (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Broken Hill (part), with comparison markers for Broken Hill (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
8,646
% of total
48.8%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
8,646
48.8%
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,174
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
3,174
17.9%
+4.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,749
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
1,749
9.9%
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,569
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-7.0pp
1,569
8.9%
-7.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
1,072
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
1,072
6.1%
+3.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
224
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
224
1.3%
-1.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
155
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
155
0.9%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
137
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
137
0.8%
-1.6pp
Salvation Army
2021 count
124
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
124
0.7%
+0.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
111
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
111
0.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8,412
+1.0pp
Western Catholic
+3,110
+4.8pp
Not stated
+1,703
+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1,491
-7.0pp
Uniting Church
+1,061
+3.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+210
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
+125
-1.6pp
Salvation Army
+121
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+68
-1.8pp
Greek Orthodox
+42
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Broken Hill (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Broken Hill (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Broken Hill (C)% | Count | % | Broken Hill (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 8,646 | 48.8% | 48.8% | 234 | 47.8% | 35.2% | +8,412 | +1.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,174 | 17.9% | 18.0% | 64 | 13.1% | 23.1% | +3,110 | +4.8pp |
| Not stated | 1,749 | 9.9% | 9.9% | 46 | 9.4% | 9.8% | +1,703 | +0.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,569 | 8.9% | 8.8% | 78 | 15.9% | 12.3% | +1,491 | -7.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 1,072 | 6.1% | 6.1% | 11 | 2.2% | 9.2% | +1,061 | +3.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 224 | 1.3% | 1.3% | 14 | 2.9% | 1.7% | +210 | -1.6pp |
| Baptist | 155 | 0.9% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 137 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 12 | 2.4% | 1.0% | +125 | -1.6pp |
| Salvation Army | 124 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 3 | 0.6% | 1.1% | +121 | +0.1pp |
| Lutheran | 111 | 0.6% | 0.6% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Total | 17,717 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 490 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17,227 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.