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 Inverell, accounting for 30.1% (5,364 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Inverell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Inverell 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 Inverell, with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
5,364
% of total
30.1%
Change from 2016
-
5,364
30.1%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
4,043
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-
4,043
22.7%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,348
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-
3,348
18.8%
-
Not stated
2021 count
1,969
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-
1,969
11.0%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
827
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-
827
4.6%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
715
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-
715
4.0%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
533
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-
533
3.0%
-
Salvation Army
2021 count
149
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
149
0.8%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
149
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
149
0.8%
-
Baptist
2021 count
103
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
103
0.6%
-
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Inverell. 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 | 5,364 | 30.1% | 37.4% | - | - | 26.0% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 4,043 | 22.7% | 17.0% | - | - | 21.9% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 3,348 | 18.8% | 21.0% | - | - | 23.8% | - | - |
| Not stated | 1,969 | 11.0% | 7.7% | - | - | 9.3% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 827 | 4.6% | 2.6% | - | - | 3.5% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 715 | 4.0% | 3.3% | - | - | 4.5% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 533 | 3.0% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Salvation Army | 149 | 0.8% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 149 | 0.8% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.8% | - | - |
| Baptist | 103 | 0.6% | 1.2% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Total | 17,833 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.