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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Eugowra (part), accounting for 26.6% (228 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (25.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 78 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eugowra (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eugowra (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cabonne (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eugowra (part), with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Uniting Church
Presbyterian
Christianity, nfd
Baptist
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-19
-5.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-47
-9.0pp
No Religion, so described
+78
+7.6pp
Not stated
+74
+8.0pp
Uniting Church
-18
-2.8pp
Presbyterian
-7
-1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Eugowra (part). 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 228 | 26.6% | 25.4% | 247 | 32.0% | 27.9% | -19 | -5.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 227 | 26.5% | 22.6% | 274 | 35.5% | 26.6% | -47 | -9.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 192 | 22.4% | 26.5% | 114 | 14.8% | 17.5% | +78 | +7.6pp |
| Not stated | 124 | 14.5% | 8.3% | 50 | 6.5% | 8.3% | +74 | +8.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 36 | 4.2% | 6.2% | 54 | 7.0% | 7.7% | -18 | -2.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 17 | 2.0% | 2.4% | 24 | 3.1% | 3.0% | -7 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 1.6% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Baptist | 12 | 1.4% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Total | 857 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 771 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +86 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.