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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Barwang, accounting for 45.9% (61 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (29.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 21 people, while its share fell by 15.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barwang - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barwang in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barwang, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
61
% of total
45.9%
Change from 2016
-15.6pp
61
45.9%
-15.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
19.5%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
26
19.5%
-9.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
+11.2pp
21
15.8%
+11.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
16
12.0%
+7.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+21
-15.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+7
-9.7pp
Not stated
+18
+11.2pp
No Religion, so described
+13
+7.4pp
Data table
Religion for Barwang. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 61 | 45.9% | 29.9% | 40 | 61.5% | 34.5% | +21 | -15.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 19.5% | 20.8% | 19 | 29.2% | 25.9% | +7 | -9.7pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 15.8% | 8.7% | 3 | 4.6% | 8.2% | +18 | +11.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 12.0% | 25.5% | 3 | 4.6% | 15.8% | +13 | +7.4pp |
| Total | 133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +68 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.