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 Central Darling (A), accounting for 35.9% (614 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 202 people and 13.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Central Darling (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Central Darling (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Central Darling (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
614
% of total
35.9%
Change from 2016
+13.5pp
614
35.9%
+13.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
384
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
384
22.4%
-6.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
376
% of total
22.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
376
22.0%
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
187
% of total
10.9%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
187
10.9%
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
51
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
51
3.0%
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
31
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
31
1.8%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
14
0.8%
+0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
13
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
13
0.8%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
12
0.7%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+202
+13.5pp
Western Catholic
-154
-6.8pp
Not stated
-48
-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-69
-3.0pp
Uniting Church
-34
-1.6pp
Presbyterian
-3
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+6
+0.4pp
Baptist
+5
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Central Darling (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 | 614 | 35.9% | 37.4% | 412 | 22.4% | 26.0% | +202 | +13.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 384 | 22.4% | 21.0% | 538 | 29.2% | 23.8% | -154 | -6.8pp |
| Not stated | 376 | 22.0% | 7.7% | 424 | 23.0% | 9.3% | -48 | -1.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 187 | 10.9% | 17.0% | 256 | 13.9% | 21.9% | -69 | -3.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 51 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 85 | 4.6% | 4.5% | -34 | -1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 31 | 1.8% | 2.6% | 34 | 1.8% | 3.5% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 14 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 8 | 0.4% | 0.8% | +6 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 8 | 0.4% | 1.3% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 0.7% | 2.2% | 18 | 1.0% | 2.2% | -6 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,711 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,841 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -130 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.