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 Barnawartha, accounting for 45.9% (443 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 185 people and 16.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barnawartha - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barnawartha in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barnawartha, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
443
% of total
45.9%
Change from 2016
+16.4pp
443
45.9%
+16.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
145
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
145
15.0%
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
144
% of total
14.9%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
144
14.9%
-6.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
85
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
85
8.8%
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
46
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
46
4.8%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
36
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
36
3.7%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
15
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
15
1.6%
-3.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
13
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
13
1.3%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+185
+16.4pp
Western Catholic
-23
-4.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-43
-6.5pp
Not stated
+2
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
-7
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+6
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
-28
-3.3pp
Baptist
-9
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Barnawartha. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 443 | 45.9% | 47.2% | 258 | 29.5% | 33.1% | +185 | +16.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 145 | 15.0% | 17.5% | 168 | 19.2% | 20.7% | -23 | -4.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 144 | 14.9% | 13.4% | 187 | 21.4% | 18.6% | -43 | -6.5pp |
| Not stated | 85 | 8.8% | 8.0% | 83 | 9.5% | 9.3% | +2 | -0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 46 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 53 | 6.1% | 6.4% | -7 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 36 | 3.7% | 2.3% | 30 | 3.4% | 2.6% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 1.6% | 2.2% | 43 | 4.9% | 3.1% | -28 | -3.3pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 1.3% | 0.9% | 22 | 2.5% | 1.3% | -9 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 965 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 875 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +90 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.