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 Unincorporated NSW, accounting for 43.8% (442 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 112 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Unincorporated NSW - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Unincorporated NSW in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Unincorporated NSW, with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
442
% of total
43.8%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
442
43.8%
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
162
% of total
16.1%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
162
16.1%
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
159
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-3.9pp
159
15.8%
-3.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
100
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
100
9.9%
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
43
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
43
4.3%
-2.6pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
37
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
37
3.7%
-0.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
18
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
18
1.8%
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
13
1.3%
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
10
1.0%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+112
+12.3pp
Western Catholic
-35
-2.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-48
-3.9pp
Not stated
-42
-3.6pp
Uniting Church
-29
-2.6pp
Seventh-day Adventist
-5
-0.3pp
Lutheran
+8
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
-11
-1.0pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Unincorporated NSW. 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 | 442 | 43.8% | 37.4% | 330 | 31.5% | 26.0% | +112 | +12.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 162 | 16.1% | 21.0% | 197 | 18.8% | 23.8% | -35 | -2.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 159 | 15.8% | 17.0% | 207 | 19.7% | 21.9% | -48 | -3.9pp |
| Not stated | 100 | 9.9% | 7.7% | 142 | 13.5% | 9.3% | -42 | -3.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 43 | 4.3% | 3.3% | 72 | 6.9% | 4.5% | -29 | -2.6pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 37 | 3.7% | 0.4% | 42 | 4.0% | 0.4% | -5 | -0.3pp |
| Lutheran | 18 | 1.8% | 0.3% | 10 | 1.0% | 0.4% | +8 | +0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 1.3% | 2.6% | 24 | 2.3% | 3.5% | -11 | -1.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 1.0% | 2.2% | 15 | 1.4% | 2.2% | -5 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,049 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -40 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.