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 Tonderburine, accounting for 30.8% (33 people). This share was higher than Gilgandra (A) (24.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 21 people and 7.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Tonderburine - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Tonderburine
Gilgandra (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

33

% of total

30.8%

Change from 2016

+7.7pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

20

% of total

18.7%

Change from 2016

-10.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

19

% of total

17.8%

Change from 2016

+0.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

17

% of total

15.9%

Change from 2016

-9.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

15

% of total

14.0%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

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

Religion for Tonderburine. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Gilgandra (A).
Religion for Tonderburine. 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 described3330.8%24.8%1223.1%16.4%+21+7.7pp
Presbyterian2018.7%7.8%1528.8%10.1%+5-10.1pp
Western Catholic1917.8%21.4%917.3%23.2%+10+0.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia1715.9%21.0%1325.0%26.6%+4-9.1pp
Not stated1514.0%12.9%--8.7%--
Total107100.0%100.0%52100.0%100.0%+550.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.