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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Burren Junction, accounting for 25.1% (54 people). This share was higher than Walgett (A) (17.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 39 people and 8.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Burren Junction - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Burren Junction in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Walgett (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Burren Junction, with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
54
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
54
25.1%
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
53
% of total
24.7%
Change from 2016
-8.2pp
53
24.7%
-8.2pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
50
% of total
23.3%
Change from 2016
+7.6pp
50
23.3%
+7.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
39
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
+9.9pp
39
18.1%
+9.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
13
6.0%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-27
-3.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-39
-8.2pp
No Religion, so described
+6
+7.6pp
Not stated
+16
+9.9pp
Presbyterian
-6
-0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Burren Junction. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Walgett (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Walgett (A)% | Count | % | Walgett (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 54 | 25.1% | 17.3% | 81 | 28.9% | 23.3% | -27 | -3.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 24.7% | 16.4% | 92 | 32.9% | 27.4% | -39 | -8.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 50 | 23.3% | 29.3% | 44 | 15.7% | 23.6% | +6 | +7.6pp |
| Not stated | 39 | 18.1% | 26.9% | 23 | 8.2% | 13.7% | +16 | +9.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 6.0% | 3.3% | 19 | 6.8% | 3.4% | -6 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 215 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 280 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -65 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.