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 Glen Innes Severn (A), accounting for 29% (2,578 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 926 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glen Innes Severn (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glen Innes Severn (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glen Innes Severn (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,578
% of total
29.0%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
2,578
29.0%
+10.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,230
% of total
25.0%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
2,230
25.0%
-4.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,593
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
1,593
17.9%
-2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,133
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
1,133
12.7%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
383
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
383
4.3%
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
306
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
306
3.4%
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
193
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
193
2.2%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
92
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
92
1.0%
-0.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
52
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
52
0.6%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
38
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
38
0.4%
0.0pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+926
+10.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-393
-4.7pp
Western Catholic
-178
-2.2pp
Not stated
-43
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-76
-0.9pp
Presbyterian
-54
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+18
+0.2pp
Baptist
-39
-0.5pp
Hinduism
+23
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+5
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Glen Innes Severn (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 2,578 | 29.0% | 37.4% | 1,652 | 18.7% | 26.0% | +926 | +10.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,230 | 25.0% | 17.0% | 2,623 | 29.7% | 21.9% | -393 | -4.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,593 | 17.9% | 21.0% | 1,771 | 20.1% | 23.8% | -178 | -2.2pp |
| Not stated | 1,133 | 12.7% | 7.7% | 1,176 | 13.3% | 9.3% | -43 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 383 | 4.3% | 3.3% | 459 | 5.2% | 4.5% | -76 | -0.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 306 | 3.4% | 2.6% | 360 | 4.1% | 3.5% | -54 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 193 | 2.2% | 2.2% | 175 | 2.0% | 2.2% | +18 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 92 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 131 | 1.5% | 1.3% | -39 | -0.5pp |
| Hinduism | 52 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 29 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +23 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 38 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 33 | 0.4% | 0.8% | +5 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 8,903 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,822 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +81 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.