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, accounting for 30.7% (1,338 people). This share was higher than Narrandera (A) (29.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,318 people, while its share fell by 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Narrandera - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Narrandera in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Narrandera (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narrandera, with comparison markers for Narrandera (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,338
% of total
30.7%
Change from 2016
-6.3pp
1,338
30.7%
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,041
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
1,041
23.9%
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
865
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-7.9pp
865
19.9%
-7.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
418
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
418
9.6%
+2.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
228
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-
228
5.2%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
116
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-
116
2.7%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
85
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
85
2.0%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
69
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-
69
1.6%
-
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
23
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-
23
0.5%
-
Lutheran
2021 count
22
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-
22
0.5%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,318
-6.3pp
Western Catholic
+1,026
-3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+850
-7.9pp
Not stated
+414
+2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Narrandera. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,338 | 30.7% | 29.5% | 20 | 37.0% | 19.4% | +1,318 | -6.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,041 | 23.9% | 24.0% | 15 | 27.8% | 26.4% | +1,026 | -3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 865 | 19.9% | 19.6% | 15 | 27.8% | 24.1% | +850 | -7.9pp |
| Not stated | 418 | 9.6% | 10.0% | 4 | 7.4% | 11.9% | +414 | +2.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 228 | 5.2% | 6.4% | - | - | 8.4% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 116 | 2.7% | 2.7% | - | - | 3.5% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 85 | 2.0% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 69 | 1.6% | 1.4% | - | - | 1.6% | - | - |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 23 | 0.5% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.7% | - | - |
| Lutheran | 22 | 0.5% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Total | 4,355 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4,301 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.