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, 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Collarenebri (part), with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Presbyterian
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.