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 Dubbo Regional, accounting for 27% (14,843 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dubbo Regional - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dubbo Regional in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dubbo Regional, with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
14,843
% of total
27.0%
Change from 2016
-
14,843
27.0%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
13,865
% of total
25.2%
Change from 2016
-
13,865
25.2%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
9,985
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-
9,985
18.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
6,038
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-
6,038
11.0%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
2,112
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
2,112
3.8%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
1,663
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
1,663
3.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
1,272
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
1,272
2.3%
-
Hinduism
2021 count
1,241
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-
1,241
2.3%
-
Baptist
2021 count
944
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-
944
1.7%
-
Islam
2021 count
534
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
534
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Dubbo 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 14,843 | 27.0% | 37.4% | - | - | 26.0% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 13,865 | 25.2% | 21.0% | - | - | 23.8% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 9,985 | 18.2% | 17.0% | - | - | 21.9% | - | - |
| Not stated | 6,038 | 11.0% | 7.7% | - | - | 9.3% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 2,112 | 3.8% | 3.3% | - | - | 4.5% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 1,663 | 3.0% | 2.6% | - | - | 3.5% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 1,272 | 2.3% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Hinduism | 1,241 | 2.3% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Baptist | 944 | 1.7% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Islam | 534 | 1.0% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Total | 54,942 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.