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 Armatree, accounting for 26.7% (43 people). This share was higher than Gilgandra (A) (24.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 18.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Armatree - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Armatree in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gilgandra (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Armatree, with comparison markers for Gilgandra (A).

Armatree
Gilgandra (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

43

% of total

26.7%

Change from 2016

+18.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

34

% of total

21.1%

Change from 2016

+12.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

31

% of total

19.3%

Change from 2016

-15.9pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

29

% of total

18.0%

Change from 2016

-6.1pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

12

% of total

7.5%

Change from 2016

-8.4pp

Data table

Religion for Armatree. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gilgandra (A).

Religion for Armatree. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gilgandra (A).
Religion for Armatree. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gilgandra (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Gilgandra (A)%Count%Gilgandra (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described4326.7%24.8%128.3%16.4%+31+18.4pp
Not stated3421.1%12.9%128.3%8.7%+22+12.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia3119.3%21.0%5135.2%26.6%-20-15.9pp
Western Catholic2918.0%21.4%3524.1%23.2%-6-6.1pp
Presbyterian127.5%7.8%2315.9%10.1%-11-8.4pp
Total161100.0%100.0%145100.0%100.0%+160.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.