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 Greater Hume Shire (A), accounting for 30.8% (3,442 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,232 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Greater Hume Shire (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Greater Hume Shire (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Greater Hume Shire (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,442
% of total
30.8%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
3,442
30.8%
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
2,324
% of total
20.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
2,324
20.8%
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,677
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
1,677
15.0%
-4.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,089
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+1.8pp
1,089
9.8%
+1.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
852
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
852
7.6%
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
493
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
493
4.4%
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
422
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
422
3.8%
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
313
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
313
2.8%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
147
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
147
1.3%
-1.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
129
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
129
1.2%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,232
+9.4pp
Western Catholic
+63
-1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-328
-4.4pp
Not stated
+262
+1.8pp
Lutheran
-95
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
-158
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
-93
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+37
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-103
-1.1pp
Baptist
-2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Greater Hume Shire (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 | 3,442 | 30.8% | 37.4% | 2,210 | 21.4% | 26.0% | +1,232 | +9.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 2,324 | 20.8% | 21.0% | 2,261 | 21.9% | 23.8% | +63 | -1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,677 | 15.0% | 17.0% | 2,005 | 19.4% | 21.9% | -328 | -4.4pp |
| Not stated | 1,089 | 9.8% | 7.7% | 827 | 8.0% | 9.3% | +262 | +1.8pp |
| Lutheran | 852 | 7.6% | 0.3% | 947 | 9.2% | 0.4% | -95 | -1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 493 | 4.4% | 3.3% | 651 | 6.3% | 4.5% | -158 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 422 | 3.8% | 2.6% | 515 | 5.0% | 3.5% | -93 | -1.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 313 | 2.8% | 2.2% | 276 | 2.7% | 2.2% | +37 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 147 | 1.3% | 0.7% | 250 | 2.4% | 0.8% | -103 | -1.1pp |
| Baptist | 129 | 1.2% | 1.2% | 131 | 1.3% | 1.3% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 11,160 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10,347 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +813 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.