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 Arding, accounting for 29.8% (51 people). This share was lower than Uralla (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 89 people and 5.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Arding - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Arding in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Arding, with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
51
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
+13.9pp
51
29.8%
+13.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
31
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
31
18.1%
-1.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
31
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
31
18.1%
-5.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
19
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
19
11.1%
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
13
7.6%
+1.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
7.6%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
13
7.6%
-7.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
10
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
10
5.8%
+5.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-30
+13.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-69
-1.6pp
Western Catholic
-89
-5.5pp
Uniting Church
-34
+0.7pp
Presbyterian
-17
+1.7pp
Not stated
-64
-7.6pp
Baptist
+7
+5.2pp
Data table
Religion for Arding. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 51 | 29.8% | 36.2% | 81 | 15.9% | 23.9% | -30 | +13.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 18.1% | 22.7% | 100 | 19.7% | 29.2% | -69 | -1.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 18.1% | 18.5% | 120 | 23.6% | 20.5% | -89 | -5.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 19 | 11.1% | 3.1% | 53 | 10.4% | 4.5% | -34 | +0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 7.6% | 3.5% | 30 | 5.9% | 4.8% | -17 | +1.7pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 7.6% | 7.9% | 77 | 15.2% | 9.2% | -64 | -7.6pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 5.8% | 0.8% | 3 | 0.6% | 1.1% | +7 | +5.2pp |
| Total | 171 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 508 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -337 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.