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 Tenterfield (A), accounting for 33.4% (2,275 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 711 people and 9.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tenterfield (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tenterfield (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tenterfield (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,275
% of total
33.4%
Change from 2016
+9.8pp
2,275
33.4%
+9.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,293
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
1,293
19.0%
-3.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,265
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,265
18.6%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
785
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
785
11.5%
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
276
% of total
4.1%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
276
4.1%
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
242
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
242
3.6%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
196
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
196
2.9%
+0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
54
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
54
0.8%
0.0pp
Buddhism
2021 count
52
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
52
0.8%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
52
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
52
0.8%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+711
+9.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-222
-3.9pp
Western Catholic
-97
-2.0pp
Not stated
-107
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
-67
-1.1pp
Presbyterian
-89
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+0.1pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-2
0.0pp
Buddhism
+7
+0.1pp
Baptist
-3
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Tenterfield (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 | 2,275 | 33.4% | 37.4% | 1,564 | 23.6% | 26.0% | +711 | +9.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,293 | 19.0% | 17.0% | 1,515 | 22.9% | 21.9% | -222 | -3.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,265 | 18.6% | 21.0% | 1,362 | 20.6% | 23.8% | -97 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 785 | 11.5% | 7.7% | 892 | 13.5% | 9.3% | -107 | -2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 276 | 4.1% | 3.3% | 343 | 5.2% | 4.5% | -67 | -1.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 242 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 331 | 5.0% | 3.5% | -89 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 196 | 2.9% | 2.2% | 188 | 2.8% | 2.2% | +8 | +0.1pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 54 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 56 | 0.8% | 0.4% | -2 | 0.0pp |
| Buddhism | 52 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 45 | 0.7% | 0.8% | +7 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 52 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 55 | 0.8% | 1.3% | -3 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 6,802 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,626 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +176 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.