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 Bearbong, accounting for 21.4% (15 people). This share was similar to Gilgandra (A) (21.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Presbyterian, which decreased by 5 people and 10.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bearbong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bearbong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gilgandra (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bearbong, with comparison markers for Gilgandra (A).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+4
+3.1pp
No Religion, so described
+4
+4.0pp
Data table
Religion for Bearbong. 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 | 15 | 21.4% | 21.4% | 11 | 18.3% | 23.2% | +4 | +3.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 11 | 15.7% | 24.8% | 7 | 11.7% | 16.4% | +4 | +4.0pp |
| Total | 70 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.