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
Western Catholic
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Presbyterian
Pentecostal, nfd
Baptist
Christianity, nfd
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.