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 Temora (A), accounting for 25.9% (1,561 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 609 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Temora (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Temora (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Temora (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,561
% of total
25.9%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
1,561
25.9%
-2.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,493
% of total
24.8%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
1,493
24.8%
+10.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,397
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
1,397
23.2%
-4.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
385
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
385
6.4%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
297
% of total
4.9%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
297
4.9%
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
275
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
275
4.6%
-1.1pp
Lutheran
2021 count
248
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
248
4.1%
-1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
111
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
111
1.8%
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
72
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
72
1.2%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
33
0.5%
-0.1pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-180
-2.6pp
No Religion, so described
+609
+10.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-262
-4.0pp
Not stated
-18
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-64
-1.0pp
Presbyterian
-72
-1.1pp
Lutheran
-74
-1.2pp
Baptist
-13
-0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-2
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Temora (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 | 1,561 | 25.9% | 21.0% | 1,741 | 28.5% | 23.8% | -180 | -2.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 1,493 | 24.8% | 37.4% | 884 | 14.5% | 26.0% | +609 | +10.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,397 | 23.2% | 17.0% | 1,659 | 27.2% | 21.9% | -262 | -4.0pp |
| Not stated | 385 | 6.4% | 7.7% | 403 | 6.6% | 9.3% | -18 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 297 | 4.9% | 3.3% | 361 | 5.9% | 4.5% | -64 | -1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 275 | 4.6% | 2.6% | 347 | 5.7% | 3.5% | -72 | -1.1pp |
| Lutheran | 248 | 4.1% | 0.3% | 322 | 5.3% | 0.4% | -74 | -1.2pp |
| Baptist | 111 | 1.8% | 1.2% | 124 | 2.0% | 1.3% | -13 | -0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 72 | 1.2% | 2.2% | 74 | 1.2% | 2.2% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 33 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 35 | 0.6% | 0.8% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 6,031 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -74 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.