Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Abington (NSW), accounting for 33.3% (8 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (22.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 1 people, while its share fell by 66.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Abington (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Abington (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Abington (NSW), with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Abington (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | % | Uralla (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 10 | 41.7% | 7.9% | - | - | 9.2% | - | - |
| Total | 24 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 7 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +17 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.