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 Murrumbidgee (A), accounting for 26.9% (903 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 219 people and 2.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Murrumbidgee (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Murrumbidgee (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Murrumbidgee (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
903
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+8.1pp
903
26.9%
+8.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
894
% of total
26.7%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
894
26.7%
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
677
% of total
20.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
677
20.2%
-2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
347
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
347
10.4%
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
220
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
220
6.6%
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
138
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
138
4.1%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
45
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
45
1.3%
+0.1pp
Hinduism
2021 count
21
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
21
0.6%
+0.1pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
20
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
20
0.6%
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
20
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
20
0.6%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+181
+8.1pp
Western Catholic
-219
-2.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-182
-2.1pp
Not stated
-106
-1.4pp
Uniting Church
-108
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
-38
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
+0.1pp
Hinduism
0
+0.1pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+5
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+11
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Murrumbidgee (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 903 | 26.9% | 37.4% | 722 | 18.8% | 26.0% | +181 | +8.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 894 | 26.7% | 21.0% | 1,113 | 28.9% | 23.8% | -219 | -2.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 677 | 20.2% | 17.0% | 859 | 22.3% | 21.9% | -182 | -2.1pp |
| Not stated | 347 | 10.4% | 7.7% | 453 | 11.8% | 9.3% | -106 | -1.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 220 | 6.6% | 3.3% | 328 | 8.5% | 4.5% | -108 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 138 | 4.1% | 2.6% | 176 | 4.6% | 3.5% | -38 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 45 | 1.3% | 2.2% | 47 | 1.2% | 2.2% | -2 | +0.1pp |
| Hinduism | 21 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 21 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0 | +0.1pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 20 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 15 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +5 | +0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 20 | 0.6% | 0.7% | 9 | 0.2% | 0.8% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 3,351 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,850 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -499 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.