Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Balladoran, accounting for 28.7% (41 people). This share was higher than Gilgandra (A) (21.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 14 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Balladoran - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Balladoran in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gilgandra (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Balladoran, with comparison markers for Gilgandra (A).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+14
+4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-7.5pp
No Religion, so described
+8
+1.8pp
Not stated
+13
+7.1pp
Data table
Religion for Balladoran. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gilgandra (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Gilgandra (A)% | Count | % | Gilgandra (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 41 | 28.7% | 21.4% | 27 | 24.3% | 23.2% | +14 | +4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 23.1% | 21.0% | 34 | 30.6% | 26.6% | -1 | -7.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 27 | 18.9% | 24.8% | 19 | 17.1% | 16.4% | +8 | +1.8pp |
| Not stated | 23 | 16.1% | 12.9% | 10 | 9.0% | 8.7% | +13 | +7.1pp |
| Total | 143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.