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 Salisbury Plains, accounting for 36.8% (21 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 15 people and 15.5 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
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-6
+2.2pp
Western Catholic
0
+9.5pp
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% | 27 | 34.6% | 23.9% | -6 | +2.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 35.1% | 18.5% | 20 | 25.6% | 20.5% | 0 | +9.5pp |
| Total | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.