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 Barrington (NSW), accounting for 29.1% (113 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 51 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barrington (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barrington (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barrington (NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
113
% of total
29.1%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
113
29.1%
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
89
% of total
22.9%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
89
22.9%
-6.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
65
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
65
16.8%
-3.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
43
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
43
11.1%
+2.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
23
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
23
5.9%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
18
4.6%
-2.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
16
4.1%
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
14
3.6%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+51
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-19
-6.9pp
Western Catholic
-10
-3.9pp
Not stated
+11
+2.3pp
Uniting Church
0
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-7
-2.3pp
Baptist
+3
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Barrington (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 113 | 29.1% | 36.2% | 62 | 17.1% | 24.4% | +51 | +12.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 89 | 22.9% | 22.6% | 108 | 29.8% | 28.6% | -19 | -6.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 65 | 16.8% | 16.7% | 75 | 20.7% | 19.1% | -10 | -3.9pp |
| Not stated | 43 | 11.1% | 8.2% | 32 | 8.8% | 9.0% | +11 | +2.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 23 | 5.9% | 3.9% | 23 | 6.3% | 5.4% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 4.6% | 3.0% | 25 | 6.9% | 3.9% | -7 | -2.3pp |
| Baptist | 16 | 4.1% | 1.7% | 13 | 3.6% | 2.1% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 3.6% | 2.2% | 13 | 3.6% | 2.1% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 388 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 363 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.