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 Cabonne (A), accounting for 26.5% (3,649 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,307 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cabonne (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cabonne (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cabonne (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,649
% of total
26.5%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
3,649
26.5%
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,501
% of total
25.4%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
3,501
25.4%
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
3,112
% of total
22.6%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
3,112
22.6%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,146
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
1,146
8.3%
0.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
849
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
849
6.2%
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
326
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
326
2.4%
-0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
315
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
315
2.3%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
300
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
300
2.2%
0.0pp
Brethren
2021 count
71
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
71
0.5%
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
64
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
64
0.5%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,307
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
-236
-2.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-452
-4.0pp
Not stated
+29
0.0pp
Uniting Church
-186
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
-81
-0.6pp
Baptist
+6
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
0.0pp
Brethren
-7
-0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-34
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Cabonne (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,649 | 26.5% | 37.4% | 2,342 | 17.5% | 26.0% | +1,307 | +9.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 3,501 | 25.4% | 21.0% | 3,737 | 27.9% | 23.8% | -236 | -2.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 3,112 | 22.6% | 17.0% | 3,564 | 26.6% | 21.9% | -452 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 1,146 | 8.3% | 7.7% | 1,117 | 8.3% | 9.3% | +29 | 0.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 849 | 6.2% | 3.3% | 1,035 | 7.7% | 4.5% | -186 | -1.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 326 | 2.4% | 2.6% | 407 | 3.0% | 3.5% | -81 | -0.6pp |
| Baptist | 315 | 2.3% | 1.2% | 309 | 2.3% | 1.3% | +6 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 300 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 292 | 2.2% | 2.2% | +8 | 0.0pp |
| Brethren | 71 | 0.5% | 0.1% | 78 | 0.6% | 0.1% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 64 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 98 | 0.7% | 0.8% | -34 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 13,758 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13,388 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +370 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.