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 Burcher, accounting for 32.9% (28 people). This share was higher than Lachlan (A) (24.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 44 people and 43.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burcher - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burcher in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lachlan (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burcher, with comparison markers for Lachlan (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
28
% of total
32.9%
Change from 2016
+17.3pp
28
32.9%
+17.3pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
16
18.8%
+5.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
16
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+15.7pp
16
18.8%
+15.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
17.6%
Change from 2016
-43.9pp
15
17.6%
-43.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
10
11.8%
+5.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+13
+17.3pp
No Religion, so described
+3
+5.3pp
Not stated
+13
+15.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-44
-43.9pp
Uniting Church
+4
+5.5pp
Data table
Religion for Burcher. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lachlan (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | % | Lachlan (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 32.9% | 24.7% | 15 | 15.6% | 25.5% | +13 | +17.3pp |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 18.8% | 21.6% | 13 | 13.5% | 16.8% | +3 | +5.3pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 18.8% | 13.1% | 3 | 3.1% | 12.3% | +13 | +15.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 17.6% | 20.0% | 59 | 61.5% | 23.6% | -44 | -43.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 11.8% | 6.3% | 6 | 6.3% | 6.6% | +4 | +5.5pp |
| Total | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 96 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.