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 Deniliquin (part), accounting for 37.5% (2,780 people). This share was higher than Edward River (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 617 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Deniliquin (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Deniliquin (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Edward River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Deniliquin (part), with comparison markers for Edward River (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,780
% of total
37.5%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
2,780
37.5%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,646
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
1,646
22.2%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,086
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
1,086
14.7%
-2.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
744
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
744
10.0%
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
488
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
488
6.6%
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
213
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
213
2.9%
-1.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
115
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
115
1.6%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
97
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
97
1.3%
0.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
34
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
34
0.5%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
29
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
29
0.4%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+617
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-286
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-298
-2.9pp
Not stated
-152
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
-202
-2.2pp
Presbyterian
-121
-1.3pp
Baptist
0
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-8
0.0pp
Hinduism
+13
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+2
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Deniliquin (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,780 | 37.5% | 37.3% | 2,163 | 27.5% | 26.6% | +617 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,646 | 22.2% | 21.7% | 1,932 | 24.6% | 24.2% | -286 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,086 | 14.7% | 14.5% | 1,384 | 17.6% | 17.3% | -298 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 744 | 10.0% | 10.2% | 896 | 11.4% | 11.6% | -152 | -1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 488 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 690 | 8.8% | 9.7% | -202 | -2.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 213 | 2.9% | 3.1% | 334 | 4.2% | 4.5% | -121 | -1.3pp |
| Baptist | 115 | 1.6% | 1.5% | 115 | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 97 | 1.3% | 1.6% | 105 | 1.3% | 1.6% | -8 | 0.0pp |
| Hinduism | 34 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 21 | 0.3% | 0.2% | +13 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 29 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 27 | 0.3% | 0.3% | +2 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 7,405 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7,862 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -457 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.