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 Coonamble (A), accounting for 27.8% (1,031 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 270 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Coonamble (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Coonamble (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 Coonamble (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,031
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
1,031
27.8%
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,006
% of total
27.1%
Change from 2016
-4.9pp
1,006
27.1%
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
799
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
+8.0pp
799
21.5%
+8.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
551
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
551
14.8%
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
107
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
107
2.9%
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
73
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
73
2.0%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
39
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
39
1.1%
+0.6pp
Hinduism
2021 count
17
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
17
0.5%
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
16
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
16
0.4%
-0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
11
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
11
0.3%
0.0pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-25
+0.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-246
-4.9pp
No Religion, so described
+270
+8.0pp
Not stated
-101
-1.8pp
Presbyterian
-96
-2.3pp
Uniting Church
-29
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+18
+0.6pp
Hinduism
+10
+0.3pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-4
-0.1pp
Buddhism
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Coonamble (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 | 1,031 | 27.8% | 21.0% | 1,056 | 27.0% | 23.8% | -25 | +0.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,006 | 27.1% | 17.0% | 1,252 | 32.0% | 21.9% | -246 | -4.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 799 | 21.5% | 37.4% | 529 | 13.5% | 26.0% | +270 | +8.0pp |
| Not stated | 551 | 14.8% | 7.7% | 652 | 16.6% | 9.3% | -101 | -1.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 107 | 2.9% | 2.6% | 203 | 5.2% | 3.5% | -96 | -2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 73 | 2.0% | 3.3% | 102 | 2.6% | 4.5% | -29 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 39 | 1.1% | 2.2% | 21 | 0.5% | 2.2% | +18 | +0.6pp |
| Hinduism | 17 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 7 | 0.2% | 0.4% | +10 | +0.3pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 16 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 20 | 0.5% | 0.4% | -4 | -0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 11 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 11 | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 3,714 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,916 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -202 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.