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, Pentecostal, nfd was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Ryan (NSW), accounting for 29.6% (16 people). This share was higher than Lockhart (A) (1.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which increased by 5 people, while its share fell by 49.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ryan (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ryan (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Lockhart (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ryan (NSW), with comparison markers for Lockhart (A).
Pentecostal, nfd
Lutheran
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Lutheran
+5
-49.1pp
Data table
Religion for Ryan (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Lockhart (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Lockhart (A)% | Count | % | Lockhart (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 16 | 29.6% | 1.4% | - | - | 0.9% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 15 | 27.8% | 4.1% | 10 | 76.9% | 4.2% | +5 | -49.1pp |
| Total | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 13 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +41 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.