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 Uralla (A), accounting for 36.2% (2,154 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 708 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Uralla (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Uralla (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Uralla (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
2,154
% of total
36.2%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
2,154
36.2%
+12.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,352
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-6.5pp
1,352
22.7%
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,100
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
1,100
18.5%
-2.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
470
% of total
7.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
470
7.9%
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
209
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
209
3.5%
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
182
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
182
3.1%
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
116
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
116
2.0%
+0.4pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
69
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
69
1.2%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
49
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
49
0.8%
+0.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
46
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
46
0.8%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+708
+12.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-410
-6.5pp
Western Catholic
-135
-2.0pp
Not stated
-85
-1.3pp
Presbyterian
-81
-1.3pp
Uniting Church
-91
-1.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+19
+0.4pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+15
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+14
+0.2pp
Baptist
-18
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Uralla (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 | 2,154 | 36.2% | 37.4% | 1,446 | 23.9% | 26.0% | +708 | +12.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,352 | 22.7% | 17.0% | 1,762 | 29.2% | 21.9% | -410 | -6.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,100 | 18.5% | 21.0% | 1,235 | 20.5% | 23.8% | -135 | -2.0pp |
| Not stated | 470 | 7.9% | 7.7% | 555 | 9.2% | 9.3% | -85 | -1.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 209 | 3.5% | 2.6% | 290 | 4.8% | 3.5% | -81 | -1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 182 | 3.1% | 3.3% | 273 | 4.5% | 4.5% | -91 | -1.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 116 | 2.0% | 2.2% | 97 | 1.6% | 2.2% | +19 | +0.4pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 69 | 1.2% | 0.4% | 54 | 0.9% | 0.4% | +15 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 49 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 35 | 0.6% | 0.8% | +14 | +0.2pp |
| Baptist | 46 | 0.8% | 1.2% | 64 | 1.1% | 1.3% | -18 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 5,944 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,039 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -95 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.