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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Barellan (part), accounting for 26% (118 people). This share was higher than Narrandera (A) (19.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 48 people and 12.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Barellan (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Barellan (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrandera (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Barellan (part), with comparison markers for Narrandera (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
118
% of total
26.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
118
26.0%
-3.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
114
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
+12.6pp
114
25.1%
+12.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
109
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
109
24.0%
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
48
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
48
10.6%
+2.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
27
5.9%
-8.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
18
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
18
4.0%
+1.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-35
-3.1pp
No Religion, so described
+48
+12.6pp
Western Catholic
-45
-5.3pp
Uniting Church
+4
+2.2pp
Not stated
-46
-8.0pp
Presbyterian
+4
+1.3pp
Data table
Religion for Barellan (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrandera (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Narrandera (A)% | Count | % | Narrandera (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 118 | 26.0% | 19.6% | 153 | 29.1% | 24.1% | -35 | -3.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 114 | 25.1% | 29.5% | 66 | 12.5% | 19.4% | +48 | +12.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 109 | 24.0% | 24.0% | 154 | 29.3% | 26.4% | -45 | -5.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 48 | 10.6% | 6.4% | 44 | 8.4% | 8.4% | +4 | +2.2pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 5.9% | 10.0% | 73 | 13.9% | 11.9% | -46 | -8.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 18 | 4.0% | 2.7% | 14 | 2.7% | 3.5% | +4 | +1.3pp |
| Total | 454 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 526 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -72 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.