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 Collarenebri (part), accounting for 31.3% (196 people). This share was higher than Walgett (A) (29.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 76 people and 11.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Collarenebri (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Collarenebri (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Walgett (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Collarenebri (part), with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
196
% of total
31.3%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
196
31.3%
+5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
154
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
+13.8pp
154
24.6%
+13.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
119
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
119
19.0%
-11.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
84
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
84
13.4%
-3.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
60
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
60
9.6%
+1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+5.2pp
Not stated
+85
+13.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-76
-11.5pp
Western Catholic
-24
-3.5pp
Presbyterian
+8
+1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Collarenebri (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 196 | 31.3% | 29.3% | 167 | 26.1% | 23.6% | +29 | +5.2pp |
| Not stated | 154 | 24.6% | 26.9% | 69 | 10.8% | 13.7% | +85 | +13.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 119 | 19.0% | 16.4% | 195 | 30.5% | 27.4% | -76 | -11.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 84 | 13.4% | 17.3% | 108 | 16.9% | 23.3% | -24 | -3.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 60 | 9.6% | 3.3% | 52 | 8.1% | 3.4% | +8 | +1.5pp |
| Total | 627 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 640 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.