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 Yarrowyck, accounting for 38.5% (65 people). This share was higher than Uralla (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 34 people and 13.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Yarrowyck - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Yarrowyck in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Uralla (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Yarrowyck, with comparison markers for Uralla (A).

Yarrowyck
Uralla (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

65

% of total

38.5%

Change from 2016

+13.5pp

Not stated

2021 count

35

% of total

20.7%

Change from 2016

+11.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

31

% of total

18.3%

Change from 2016

-8.3pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

25

% of total

14.8%

Change from 2016

+1.1pp

Data table

Religion for Yarrowyck. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).

Religion for Yarrowyck. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).
Religion for Yarrowyck. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Uralla (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Uralla (A)%Count%Uralla (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described6538.5%36.2%3125.0%23.9%+34+13.5pp
Not stated3520.7%7.9%129.7%9.2%+23+11.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia3118.3%22.7%3326.6%29.2%-2-8.3pp
Western Catholic2514.8%18.5%1713.7%20.5%+8+1.1pp
Total169100.0%100.0%124100.0%100.0%+450.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.