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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bundarra (part), accounting for 30.8% (204 people). This share was lower than Uralla (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 57 people and 8.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bundarra (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bundarra (part) 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 Bundarra (part), with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Christianity, nfd
Presbyterian
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+57
+8.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-51
-7.7pp
Western Catholic
-24
-3.6pp
Not stated
+22
+3.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+13
+2.0pp
Presbyterian
-13
-1.9pp
Uniting Church
-10
-1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Bundarra (part). 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 | 204 | 30.8% | 36.2% | 147 | 22.2% | 23.9% | +57 | +8.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 170 | 25.6% | 22.7% | 221 | 33.3% | 29.2% | -51 | -7.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 120 | 18.1% | 18.5% | 144 | 21.7% | 20.5% | -24 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 101 | 15.2% | 7.9% | 79 | 11.9% | 9.2% | +22 | +3.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 19 | 2.9% | 2.0% | 6 | 0.9% | 1.6% | +13 | +2.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 15 | 2.3% | 3.5% | 28 | 4.2% | 4.8% | -13 | -1.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 22 | 3.3% | 4.5% | -10 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 663 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 663 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.