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 Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional, accounting for 27.9% (3,173 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (21%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional, with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,173
% of total
27.9%
Change from 2016
-
3,173
27.9%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,940
% of total
25.8%
Change from 2016
-
2,940
25.8%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,915
% of total
25.6%
Change from 2016
-
2,915
25.6%
-
Not stated
2021 count
986
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-
986
8.7%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
441
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-
441
3.9%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
273
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-
273
2.4%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
183
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
183
1.6%
-
Baptist
2021 count
126
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
126
1.1%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
41
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-
41
0.4%
-
Buddhism
2021 count
37
% of total
0.3%
Change from 2016
-
37
0.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional. 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 | 3,173 | 27.9% | 21.0% | - | - | 23.8% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,940 | 25.8% | 17.0% | - | - | 21.9% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 2,915 | 25.6% | 37.4% | - | - | 26.0% | - | - |
| Not stated | 986 | 8.7% | 7.7% | - | - | 9.3% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 441 | 3.9% | 3.3% | - | - | 4.5% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 273 | 2.4% | 2.6% | - | - | 3.5% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 183 | 1.6% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Baptist | 126 | 1.1% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 41 | 0.4% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Buddhism | 37 | 0.3% | 0.8% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Total | 11,386 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.