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 Byng, accounting for 36.5% (19 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (26.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10 people and 16.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Byng - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Byng in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Byng, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
19
% of total
36.5%
Change from 2016
+16.9pp
19
36.5%
+16.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
34.6%
Change from 2016
+6.3pp
18
34.6%
+6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
-7.1pp
11
21.2%
-7.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+16.9pp
Western Catholic
+5
+6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-7.1pp
Data table
Religion for Byng. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | % | Cabonne (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 19 | 36.5% | 26.5% | 9 | 19.6% | 17.5% | +10 | +16.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 34.6% | 25.4% | 13 | 28.3% | 27.9% | +5 | +6.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 21.2% | 22.6% | 13 | 28.3% | 26.6% | -2 | -7.1pp |
| Total | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 46 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.