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 Grong Grong, accounting for 35.6% (96 people). This share was higher than Narrandera (A) (29.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 53 people and 18.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Grong Grong - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Grong Grong in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrandera (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Grong Grong, with comparison markers for Narrandera (A).

Grong Grong
Narrandera (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

96

% of total

35.6%

Change from 2016

+18.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

49

% of total

18.1%

Change from 2016

-9.1pp

Not stated

2021 count

42

% of total

15.6%

Change from 2016

+1.2pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

39

% of total

14.4%

Change from 2016

-2.4pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

24

% of total

8.9%

Change from 2016

-3.1pp

Data table

Religion for Grong Grong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrandera (A).

Religion for Grong Grong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrandera (A).
Religion for Grong Grong. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Narrandera (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Narrandera (A)%Count%Narrandera (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described9635.6%29.5%4317.2%19.4%+53+18.4pp
Western Catholic4918.1%24.0%6827.2%26.4%-19-9.1pp
Not stated4215.6%10.0%3614.4%11.9%+6+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia3914.4%19.6%4216.8%24.1%-3-2.4pp
Uniting Church248.9%6.4%3012.0%8.4%-6-3.1pp
Total270100.0%100.0%250100.0%100.0%+200.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.