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 Come By Chance, accounting for 27.3% (24 people). This share was lower than Walgett (A) (29.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 30 people and 20.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Come By Chance - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Come By Chance in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Walgett (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Come By Chance, with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
30.7%
Change from 2016
+21.0pp
27
30.7%
+21.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
24
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
24
27.3%
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
18
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
18
20.5%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-20.9pp
10
11.4%
-20.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+15
+21.0pp
No Religion, so described
-16
-5.0pp
Western Catholic
-9
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-30
-20.9pp
Data table
Religion for Come By Chance. 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 | |
| Not stated | 27 | 30.7% | 26.9% | 12 | 9.7% | 13.7% | +15 | +21.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 24 | 27.3% | 29.3% | 40 | 32.3% | 23.6% | -16 | -5.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 20.5% | 17.3% | 27 | 21.8% | 23.3% | -9 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 11.4% | 16.4% | 40 | 32.3% | 27.4% | -30 | -20.9pp |
| Total | 88 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -36 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.