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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Saumarez, accounting for 29.9% (20 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (18.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 15 people and 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Saumarez - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Saumarez 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 Saumarez, with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+5
+13.2pp
No Religion, so described
-9
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-12.5pp
Data table
Religion for Saumarez. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 20 | 29.9% | 18.5% | 15 | 16.7% | 20.5% | +5 | +13.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 13 | 19.4% | 36.2% | 22 | 24.4% | 23.9% | -9 | -5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 16.4% | 22.7% | 26 | 28.9% | 29.2% | -15 | -12.5pp |
| Total | 67 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 90 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.