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 Lachlan (A), accounting for 24.7% (1,499 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 274 people and 4.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lachlan (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lachlan (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lachlan (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,499
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
1,499
24.7%
-0.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,313
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
+4.8pp
1,313
21.6%
+4.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,215
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
1,215
20.0%
-3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
796
% of total
13.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
796
13.1%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
382
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
382
6.3%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
311
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
311
5.1%
-0.6pp
Brethren
2021 count
179
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
179
3.0%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
149
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
149
2.5%
-0.3pp
Hinduism
2021 count
46
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
46
0.8%
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
38
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
38
0.6%
-0.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-78
-0.8pp
No Religion, so described
+274
+4.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-244
-3.6pp
Not stated
+36
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-25
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
-40
-0.6pp
Brethren
+13
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
-23
-0.3pp
Hinduism
+24
+0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-35
-0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Lachlan (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 | 1,499 | 24.7% | 21.0% | 1,577 | 25.5% | 23.8% | -78 | -0.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,313 | 21.6% | 37.4% | 1,039 | 16.8% | 26.0% | +274 | +4.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,215 | 20.0% | 17.0% | 1,459 | 23.6% | 21.9% | -244 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 796 | 13.1% | 7.7% | 760 | 12.3% | 9.3% | +36 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 382 | 6.3% | 3.3% | 407 | 6.6% | 4.5% | -25 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 311 | 5.1% | 2.6% | 351 | 5.7% | 3.5% | -40 | -0.6pp |
| Brethren | 179 | 3.0% | 0.1% | 166 | 2.7% | 0.1% | +13 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 149 | 2.5% | 2.2% | 172 | 2.8% | 2.2% | -23 | -0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 46 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 22 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +24 | +0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 38 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 73 | 1.2% | 0.8% | -35 | -0.6pp |
| Total | 6,065 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,186 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -121 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.