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 Goulburn Mulwaree (A), accounting for 30.8% (9,873 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 3,608 people and 9.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Goulburn Mulwaree (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Goulburn Mulwaree (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Goulburn Mulwaree (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
9,873
% of total
30.8%
Change from 2016
+9.6pp
9,873
30.8%
+9.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
7,913
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
7,913
24.7%
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
6,707
% of total
20.9%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
6,707
20.9%
-4.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
2,852
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
2,852
8.9%
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
960
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
960
3.0%
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
556
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
556
1.7%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
502
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
502
1.6%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
357
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
357
1.1%
-0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
319
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
319
1.0%
+0.6pp
Buddhism
2021 count
241
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
241
0.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+3,608
+9.6pp
Western Catholic
-340
-3.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-866
-4.7pp
Not stated
-246
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
-237
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-96
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+46
+0.1pp
Baptist
-7
-0.1pp
Hinduism
+203
+0.6pp
Buddhism
+18
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Goulburn Mulwaree (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 | 9,873 | 30.8% | 37.4% | 6,265 | 21.2% | 26.0% | +3,608 | +9.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 7,913 | 24.7% | 21.0% | 8,253 | 27.9% | 23.8% | -340 | -3.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 6,707 | 20.9% | 17.0% | 7,573 | 25.6% | 21.9% | -866 | -4.7pp |
| Not stated | 2,852 | 8.9% | 7.7% | 3,098 | 10.5% | 9.3% | -246 | -1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 960 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 1,197 | 4.0% | 4.5% | -237 | -1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 556 | 1.7% | 2.6% | 652 | 2.2% | 3.5% | -96 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 502 | 1.6% | 2.2% | 456 | 1.5% | 2.2% | +46 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 357 | 1.1% | 1.2% | 364 | 1.2% | 1.3% | -7 | -0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 319 | 1.0% | 0.7% | 116 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +203 | +0.6pp |
| Buddhism | 241 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 223 | 0.8% | 0.8% | +18 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 32,043 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 29,592 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,451 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.