Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Western Catholic, which increased by 6 people and 4 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burcher, with comparison markers for Lachlan (A).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+6
+4.0pp
No Religion, so described
+3
+1.7pp
Not stated
+1
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-4.8pp
Uniting Church
+1
0.0pp
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% | 22 | 28.9% | 25.5% | +6 | +4.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 18.8% | 21.6% | 13 | 17.1% | 16.8% | +3 | +1.7pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 18.8% | 13.1% | 15 | 19.7% | 12.3% | +1 | -0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 17.6% | 20.0% | 17 | 22.4% | 23.6% | -2 | -4.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 11.8% | 6.3% | 9 | 11.8% | 6.6% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 76 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.