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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Walcha (A), accounting for 30.5% (915 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (17%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 238 people and 8.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Walcha (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Walcha (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walcha (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
915
% of total
30.5%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
915
30.5%
-3.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
792
% of total
26.4%
Change from 2016
+8.5pp
792
26.4%
+8.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
538
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
538
17.9%
-1.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
318
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
318
10.6%
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
257
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
257
8.6%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
44
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
44
1.5%
+0.8pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
38
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
38
1.3%
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
28
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
28
0.9%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
13
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
13
0.4%
-0.1pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
11
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
11
0.4%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-135
-3.5pp
No Religion, so described
+238
+8.5pp
Western Catholic
-55
-1.3pp
Not stated
-73
-2.1pp
Presbyterian
-49
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
+0.8pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
-6
-0.1pp
Uniting Church
-13
-0.4pp
Baptist
-1
-0.1pp
Inadequately described
-3
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Walcha (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 915 | 30.5% | 17.0% | 1,050 | 34.0% | 21.9% | -135 | -3.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 792 | 26.4% | 37.4% | 554 | 17.9% | 26.0% | +238 | +8.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 538 | 17.9% | 21.0% | 593 | 19.2% | 23.8% | -55 | -1.3pp |
| Not stated | 318 | 10.6% | 7.7% | 391 | 12.7% | 9.3% | -73 | -2.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 257 | 8.6% | 2.6% | 306 | 9.9% | 3.5% | -49 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 44 | 1.5% | 2.2% | 21 | 0.7% | 2.2% | +23 | +0.8pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 38 | 1.3% | 0.4% | 44 | 1.4% | 0.4% | -6 | -0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 28 | 0.9% | 3.3% | 41 | 1.3% | 4.5% | -13 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 14 | 0.5% | 1.3% | -1 | -0.1pp |
| Inadequately described | 11 | 0.4% | 0.4% | 14 | 0.5% | 0.4% | -3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 3,003 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,087 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -84 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.