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 Breelong, accounting for 29.9% (26 people). This share was higher than Gilgandra (A) (24.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 15 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Breelong - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Breelong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Gilgandra (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Breelong, with comparison markers for Gilgandra (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
26
% of total
29.9%
Change from 2016
+8.9pp
26
29.9%
+8.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
24
% of total
27.6%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
24
27.6%
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
19
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
19
21.8%
+7.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
12.6%
Change from 2016
-5.1pp
11
12.6%
-5.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+8.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+15
+13.1pp
Western Catholic
+10
+7.3pp
Not stated
0
-5.1pp
Data table
Religion for Breelong. 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 | 26 | 29.9% | 24.8% | 13 | 21.0% | 16.4% | +13 | +8.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 27.6% | 21.0% | 9 | 14.5% | 26.6% | +15 | +13.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 21.8% | 21.4% | 9 | 14.5% | 23.2% | +10 | +7.3pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 12.6% | 12.9% | 11 | 17.7% | 8.7% | 0 | -5.1pp |
| Total | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 62 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.