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 Carrathool (A), accounting for 28.7% (817 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 323 people and 10.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Carrathool (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Carrathool (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carrathool (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
817
% of total
28.7%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
817
28.7%
+10.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
683
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
683
24.0%
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
417
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
417
14.6%
-7.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
363
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
363
12.7%
+3.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
199
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
199
7.0%
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
67
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
67
2.4%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
66
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
66
2.3%
-1.8pp
Hinduism
2021 count
49
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
49
1.7%
+0.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
46
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
46
1.6%
-0.2pp
Sikhism
2021 count
37
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
37
1.3%
+0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+323
+10.6pp
Western Catholic
-79
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-188
-7.6pp
Not stated
+103
+3.2pp
Uniting Church
-62
-2.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+16
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-45
-1.8pp
Hinduism
+18
+0.6pp
Baptist
-3
-0.2pp
Sikhism
+18
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Carrathool (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 | 817 | 28.7% | 37.4% | 494 | 18.1% | 26.0% | +323 | +10.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 683 | 24.0% | 21.0% | 762 | 27.9% | 23.8% | -79 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 417 | 14.6% | 17.0% | 605 | 22.2% | 21.9% | -188 | -7.6pp |
| Not stated | 363 | 12.7% | 7.7% | 260 | 9.5% | 9.3% | +103 | +3.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 199 | 7.0% | 3.3% | 261 | 9.6% | 4.5% | -62 | -2.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 67 | 2.4% | 2.2% | 51 | 1.9% | 2.2% | +16 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 66 | 2.3% | 2.6% | 111 | 4.1% | 3.5% | -45 | -1.8pp |
| Hinduism | 49 | 1.7% | 0.7% | 31 | 1.1% | 0.4% | +18 | +0.6pp |
| Baptist | 46 | 1.6% | 1.2% | 49 | 1.8% | 1.3% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Sikhism | 37 | 1.3% | 0.3% | 19 | 0.7% | 0.2% | +18 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 2,850 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,731 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +119 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.