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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Biddon, accounting for 26.9% (36 people). This share was higher than Gilgandra (A) (24.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Biddon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Biddon 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 Biddon, with comparison markers for Gilgandra (A).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Presbyterian
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+6.9pp
Not stated
+18
+12.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-5.8pp
Presbyterian
-7
-10.6pp
Western Catholic
-4
-7.1pp
Data table
Religion for Biddon. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 36 | 26.9% | 24.8% | 21 | 20.0% | 16.4% | +15 | +6.9pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 17.9% | 12.9% | 6 | 5.7% | 8.7% | +18 | +12.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 14.2% | 21.0% | 21 | 20.0% | 26.6% | -2 | -5.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 19 | 14.2% | 7.8% | 26 | 24.8% | 10.1% | -7 | -10.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 11.9% | 21.4% | 20 | 19.0% | 23.2% | -4 | -7.1pp |
| Total | 134 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.