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 Narrandera (A), accounting for 29.5% (1,676 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 550 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Narrandera (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Narrandera (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narrandera (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,676
% of total
29.5%
Change from 2016
+10.1pp
1,676
29.5%
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,364
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
1,364
24.0%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,115
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
1,115
19.6%
-4.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
567
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
567
10.0%
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
364
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
364
6.4%
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
156
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
156
2.7%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
100
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
100
1.8%
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
78
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
78
1.4%
-0.2pp
Lutheran
2021 count
36
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
36
0.6%
+0.2pp
Buddhism
2021 count
31
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
31
0.5%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+550
+10.1pp
Western Catholic
-169
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-284
-4.5pp
Not stated
-124
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
-122
-2.0pp
Presbyterian
-49
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+12
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-13
-0.2pp
Lutheran
+10
+0.2pp
Buddhism
+11
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Narrandera (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 | 1,676 | 29.5% | 37.4% | 1,126 | 19.4% | 26.0% | +550 | +10.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,364 | 24.0% | 21.0% | 1,533 | 26.4% | 23.8% | -169 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,115 | 19.6% | 17.0% | 1,399 | 24.1% | 21.9% | -284 | -4.5pp |
| Not stated | 567 | 10.0% | 7.7% | 691 | 11.9% | 9.3% | -124 | -1.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 364 | 6.4% | 3.3% | 486 | 8.4% | 4.5% | -122 | -2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 156 | 2.7% | 2.6% | 205 | 3.5% | 3.5% | -49 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 100 | 1.8% | 2.2% | 88 | 1.5% | 2.2% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 78 | 1.4% | 0.7% | 91 | 1.6% | 0.8% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Lutheran | 36 | 0.6% | 0.3% | 26 | 0.4% | 0.4% | +10 | +0.2pp |
| Buddhism | 31 | 0.5% | 0.8% | 20 | 0.3% | 0.8% | +11 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 5,682 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,816 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -134 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.