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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Coolamon (A), accounting for 30% (1,315 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 503 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coolamon (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coolamon (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Coolamon (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,315
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,315
30.0%
-1.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,207
% of total
27.5%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
1,207
27.5%
+11.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
813
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
813
18.5%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
326
% of total
7.4%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
326
7.4%
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
308
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
308
7.0%
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
158
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
158
3.6%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
55
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
55
1.3%
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
55
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
55
1.3%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
35
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
35
0.8%
-0.6pp
Lutheran
2021 count
26
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
26
0.6%
0.0pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-36
-1.3pp
No Religion, so described
+503
+11.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-64
-1.8pp
Not stated
-186
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
-61
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
-5
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-46
-1.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+22
+0.5pp
Baptist
-25
-0.6pp
Lutheran
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Coolamon (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 1,315 | 30.0% | 21.0% | 1,351 | 31.3% | 23.8% | -36 | -1.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,207 | 27.5% | 37.4% | 704 | 16.3% | 26.0% | +503 | +11.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 813 | 18.5% | 17.0% | 877 | 20.3% | 21.9% | -64 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 326 | 7.4% | 7.7% | 512 | 11.8% | 9.3% | -186 | -4.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 308 | 7.0% | 3.3% | 369 | 8.5% | 4.5% | -61 | -1.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 158 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 163 | 3.8% | 3.5% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 55 | 1.3% | 2.2% | 101 | 2.3% | 2.2% | -46 | -1.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 55 | 1.3% | 0.7% | 33 | 0.8% | 0.8% | +22 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 35 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 60 | 1.4% | 1.3% | -25 | -0.6pp |
| Lutheran | 26 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 26 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 4,387 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,321 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +66 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.