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, 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 No religion, which increased by 43 people and 21.4 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Killawarra (NSW), with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+43
+21.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-17
-12.9pp
Western Catholic
0
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
+2
-0.1pp
Presbyterian
+4
+1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Killawarra (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 | 71 | 38.4% | 36.2% | 28 | 17.0% | 24.4% | +43 | +21.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 21.6% | 22.6% | 57 | 34.5% | 28.6% | -17 | -12.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 13.5% | 16.7% | 25 | 15.2% | 19.1% | 0 | -1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 10.8% | 3.9% | 18 | 10.9% | 5.4% | +2 | -0.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 6.5% | 3.0% | 8 | 4.8% | 3.9% | +4 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 185 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.