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 Killawarra (NSW), accounting for 38.4% (71 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 40 people and 10.9 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Killawarra (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Killawarra (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 Killawarra (NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).

Killawarra (NSW)
Mid-Coast (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

71

% of total

38.4%

Change from 2016

+17.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

40

% of total

21.6%

Change from 2016

-1.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

25

% of total

13.5%

Change from 2016

-10.9pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

20

% of total

10.8%

Change from 2016

-3.1pp

Presbyterian

2021 count

12

% of total

6.5%

Change from 2016

+4.2pp

Data table

Religion for Killawarra (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).

Religion for Killawarra (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Religion for Killawarra (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described7138.4%36.2%5621.1%24.4%+15+17.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia4021.6%22.6%6122.9%28.6%-21-1.3pp
Western Catholic2513.5%16.7%6524.4%19.1%-40-10.9pp
Uniting Church2010.8%3.9%3713.9%5.4%-17-3.1pp
Presbyterian126.5%3.0%62.3%3.9%+6+4.2pp
Total185100.0%100.0%266100.0%100.0%-810.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.