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 Rocky River (Uralla - NSW), accounting for 31.1% (92 people). This share was lower than Uralla (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 6.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rocky River (Uralla - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rocky River (Uralla - 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 Rocky River (Uralla - NSW), with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Presbyterian
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+6.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+7
-0.7pp
Western Catholic
-10
-7.1pp
Not stated
+24
+6.6pp
Presbyterian
+1
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-14
-6.1pp
Data table
Religion for Rocky River (Uralla - 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 92 | 31.1% | 36.2% | 63 | 24.8% | 23.9% | +29 | +6.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 61 | 20.6% | 22.7% | 54 | 21.3% | 29.2% | +7 | -0.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 57 | 19.3% | 18.5% | 67 | 26.4% | 20.5% | -10 | -7.1pp |
| Not stated | 52 | 17.6% | 7.9% | 28 | 11.0% | 9.2% | +24 | +6.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 4.1% | 3.5% | 11 | 4.3% | 4.8% | +1 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 3.7% | 3.1% | 25 | 9.8% | 4.5% | -14 | -6.1pp |
| Total | 296 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 254 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +42 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.