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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Binya (part), accounting for 40% (50 people). This share was higher than Narrandera (A) (24%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 18 people and 5.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Binya (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Binya (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrandera (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Binya (part), with comparison markers for Narrandera (A).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-18
-5.9pp
No Religion, so described
+17
+16.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-4
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Binya (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 50 | 40.0% | 24.0% | 68 | 45.9% | 26.4% | -18 | -5.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 39 | 31.2% | 29.5% | 22 | 14.9% | 19.4% | +17 | +16.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 17.6% | 19.6% | 27 | 18.2% | 24.1% | -5 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 11.2% | 6.4% | 18 | 12.2% | 8.4% | -4 | -1.0pp |
| Total | 125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 148 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.