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 Cryon, accounting for 35.9% (14 people). This share was higher than Walgett (A) (17.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 43 people, while its share rose by 14.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cryon - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cryon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Walgett (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cryon, with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
Not stated
2021 count
22
% of total
56.4%
Change from 2016
+44.0pp
22
56.4%
+44.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
35.9%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
14
35.9%
+14.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
-11
+44.0pp
Western Catholic
-43
+14.6pp
Data table
Religion for Cryon. 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 | 22 | 56.4% | 26.9% | 33 | 12.4% | 13.7% | -11 | +44.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 35.9% | 17.3% | 57 | 21.3% | 23.3% | -43 | +14.6pp |
| Total | 39 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 267 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -228 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.