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 (NSW), accounting for 36.1% (982 people). This share was similar to Uralla (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 339 people and 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Uralla (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Uralla (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Uralla (NSW), with comparison markers for Uralla (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
982
% of total
36.1%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
982
36.1%
+12.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
620
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
620
22.8%
-4.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
545
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
545
20.0%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
158
% of total
5.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
158
5.8%
-2.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
103
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
103
3.8%
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
82
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
82
3.0%
-1.7pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
54
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
54
2.0%
+0.5pp
Buddhism
2021 count
33
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
33
1.2%
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
32
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
32
1.2%
0.0pp
Atheism
2021 count
14
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
14
0.5%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+339
+12.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-130
-4.8pp
Western Catholic
-74
-2.8pp
Not stated
-77
-2.8pp
Presbyterian
-20
-0.7pp
Uniting Church
-45
-1.7pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+14
+0.5pp
Buddhism
+11
+0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
0
0.0pp
Atheism
+11
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for 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 | 982 | 36.1% | 36.2% | 643 | 23.6% | 23.9% | +339 | +12.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 620 | 22.8% | 22.7% | 750 | 27.6% | 29.2% | -130 | -4.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 545 | 20.0% | 18.5% | 619 | 22.8% | 20.5% | -74 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 158 | 5.8% | 7.9% | 235 | 8.6% | 9.2% | -77 | -2.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 103 | 3.8% | 3.5% | 123 | 4.5% | 4.8% | -20 | -0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 82 | 3.0% | 3.1% | 127 | 4.7% | 4.5% | -45 | -1.7pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 54 | 2.0% | 1.2% | 40 | 1.5% | 0.9% | +14 | +0.5pp |
| Buddhism | 33 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 22 | 0.8% | 0.6% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 32 | 1.2% | 2.0% | 32 | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Atheism | 14 | 0.5% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.1% | 0.1% | +11 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 2,721 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,720 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.