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 Carinda (part), accounting for 29.5% (49 people). This share was higher than Walgett (A) (17.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 18 people and 14.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Carinda (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Carinda (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Walgett (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Carinda (part), with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-18
-14.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-3.6pp
Not stated
+18
+9.8pp
No Religion, so described
+6
+2.7pp
Data table
Religion for Carinda (part). 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 | 49 | 29.5% | 17.3% | 67 | 44.1% | 23.3% | -18 | -14.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 42 | 25.3% | 16.4% | 44 | 28.9% | 27.4% | -2 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 37 | 22.3% | 26.9% | 19 | 12.5% | 13.7% | +18 | +9.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 24 | 14.5% | 29.3% | 18 | 11.8% | 23.6% | +6 | +2.7pp |
| Total | 166 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 152 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.