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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Narromine (A), accounting for 25.1% (1,592 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 396 people and 6.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Narromine (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Narromine (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Narromine (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,592
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
1,592
25.1%
-2.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,411
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
+6.4pp
1,411
22.2%
+6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,367
% of total
21.5%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
1,367
21.5%
-5.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
935
% of total
14.7%
Change from 2016
+3.6pp
935
14.7%
+3.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
452
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
452
7.1%
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
160
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
160
2.5%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
123
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
123
1.9%
+0.3pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
101
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
101
1.6%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
65
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
65
1.0%
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
30
0.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-208
-2.9pp
No Religion, so described
+396
+6.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-337
-5.0pp
Not stated
+221
+3.6pp
Uniting Church
-101
-1.5pp
Presbyterian
-93
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+21
+0.3pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+14
+0.2pp
Baptist
-14
-0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-4
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Narromine (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 1,592 | 25.1% | 21.0% | 1,800 | 28.0% | 23.8% | -208 | -2.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,411 | 22.2% | 37.4% | 1,015 | 15.8% | 26.0% | +396 | +6.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,367 | 21.5% | 17.0% | 1,704 | 26.5% | 21.9% | -337 | -5.0pp |
| Not stated | 935 | 14.7% | 7.7% | 714 | 11.1% | 9.3% | +221 | +3.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 452 | 7.1% | 3.3% | 553 | 8.6% | 4.5% | -101 | -1.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 160 | 2.5% | 2.6% | 253 | 3.9% | 3.5% | -93 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 123 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 102 | 1.6% | 2.2% | +21 | +0.3pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 101 | 1.6% | 0.4% | 87 | 1.4% | 0.4% | +14 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 65 | 1.0% | 1.2% | 79 | 1.2% | 1.3% | -14 | -0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 30 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 34 | 0.5% | 0.8% | -4 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 6,347 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,439 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -92 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.