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 Salisbury Plains, accounting for 36.8% (21 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 5 people, while its share fell by 22.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salisbury Plains - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salisbury Plains in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury Plains, with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
21
% of total
36.8%
Change from 2016
-
21
36.8%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
20
% of total
35.1%
Change from 2016
-22.6pp
20
35.1%
-22.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+5
-22.6pp
Data table
Religion for Salisbury Plains. 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 | 21 | 36.8% | 36.2% | - | - | 23.9% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 35.1% | 18.5% | 15 | 57.7% | 20.5% | +5 | -22.6pp |
| Total | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 26 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.