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 Junee (A), accounting for 26.8% (1,718 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 473 people and 7.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Junee (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Junee (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Junee (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,718
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
1,718
26.8%
-1.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,481
% of total
23.1%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
1,481
23.1%
+7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,205
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
1,205
18.8%
-2.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,204
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
1,204
18.8%
-3.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
218
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
218
3.4%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
193
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
193
3.0%
-0.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
98
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
98
1.5%
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
71
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
71
1.1%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
25
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
25
0.4%
+0.1pp
Islam
2021 count
24
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
24
0.4%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-37
-1.1pp
No Religion, so described
+473
+7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-119
-2.3pp
Not stated
-219
-3.9pp
Presbyterian
-19
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-41
-0.7pp
Baptist
+10
+0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
0.0pp
Buddhism
+8
+0.1pp
Islam
+19
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Junee (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 1,718 | 26.8% | 21.0% | 1,755 | 27.9% | 23.8% | -37 | -1.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,481 | 23.1% | 37.4% | 1,008 | 16.0% | 26.0% | +473 | +7.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,205 | 18.8% | 17.0% | 1,324 | 21.1% | 21.9% | -119 | -2.3pp |
| Not stated | 1,204 | 18.8% | 7.7% | 1,423 | 22.7% | 9.3% | -219 | -3.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 218 | 3.4% | 2.6% | 237 | 3.8% | 3.5% | -19 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 193 | 3.0% | 3.3% | 234 | 3.7% | 4.5% | -41 | -0.7pp |
| Baptist | 98 | 1.5% | 1.2% | 88 | 1.4% | 1.3% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 71 | 1.1% | 2.2% | 70 | 1.1% | 2.2% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 25 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 17 | 0.3% | 0.8% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Islam | 24 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% | +19 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 6,411 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,282 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +129 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.