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 Kyogle (A), accounting for 39.5% (3,681 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,049 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Kyogle (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Kyogle (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Kyogle (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,681
% of total
39.5%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
3,681
39.5%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,407
% of total
15.1%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
1,407
15.1%
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,254
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
1,254
13.4%
-3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,113
% of total
11.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
1,113
11.9%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
508
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
508
5.4%
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
366
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
366
3.9%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
239
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
239
2.6%
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
116
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
116
1.2%
-0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
109
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
109
1.2%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
96
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
96
1.0%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,049
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-217
-3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-256
-3.6pp
Not stated
+38
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-125
-1.7pp
Presbyterian
-108
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+15
+0.1pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-20
-0.3pp
Buddhism
-2
0.0pp
Baptist
+44
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Kyogle (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 | 3,681 | 39.5% | 37.4% | 2,632 | 29.5% | 26.0% | +1,049 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,407 | 15.1% | 21.0% | 1,624 | 18.2% | 23.8% | -217 | -3.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,254 | 13.4% | 17.0% | 1,510 | 17.0% | 21.9% | -256 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 1,113 | 11.9% | 7.7% | 1,075 | 12.1% | 9.3% | +38 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 508 | 5.4% | 3.3% | 633 | 7.1% | 4.5% | -125 | -1.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 366 | 3.9% | 2.6% | 474 | 5.3% | 3.5% | -108 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 239 | 2.6% | 2.2% | 224 | 2.5% | 2.2% | +15 | +0.1pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 116 | 1.2% | 0.7% | 136 | 1.5% | 0.8% | -20 | -0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 109 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 111 | 1.2% | 0.8% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 96 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 52 | 0.6% | 1.3% | +44 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 9,324 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,907 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +417 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.