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 Walgett (A), accounting for 29.3% (1,537 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 809 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Walgett (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Walgett (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walgett (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,537
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
1,537
29.3%
+5.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
1,412
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
1,412
26.9%
+13.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
906
% of total
17.3%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
906
17.3%
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
859
% of total
16.4%
Change from 2016
-11.0pp
859
16.4%
-11.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
171
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
171
3.3%
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
54
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
54
1.0%
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
50
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
50
1.0%
-0.6pp
Serbian Orthodox
2021 count
25
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
25
0.5%
+0.1pp
Buddhism
2021 count
23
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
23
0.4%
+0.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
23
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
0.4%
-0.1pp
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+101
+5.7pp
Not stated
+580
+13.2pp
Western Catholic
-512
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-809
-11.0pp
Presbyterian
-34
-0.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-29
-0.4pp
Uniting Church
-46
-0.6pp
Serbian Orthodox
+3
+0.1pp
Buddhism
+5
+0.1pp
Baptist
-10
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Walgett (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,537 | 29.3% | 37.4% | 1,436 | 23.6% | 26.0% | +101 | +5.7pp |
| Not stated | 1,412 | 26.9% | 7.7% | 832 | 13.7% | 9.3% | +580 | +13.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 906 | 17.3% | 21.0% | 1,418 | 23.3% | 23.8% | -512 | -6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 859 | 16.4% | 17.0% | 1,668 | 27.4% | 21.9% | -809 | -11.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 171 | 3.3% | 2.6% | 205 | 3.4% | 3.5% | -34 | -0.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 54 | 1.0% | 2.2% | 83 | 1.4% | 2.2% | -29 | -0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 50 | 1.0% | 3.3% | 96 | 1.6% | 4.5% | -46 | -0.6pp |
| Serbian Orthodox | 25 | 0.5% | 0.1% | 22 | 0.4% | 0.1% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Buddhism | 23 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 18 | 0.3% | 0.8% | +5 | +0.1pp |
| Baptist | 23 | 0.4% | 1.2% | 33 | 0.5% | 1.3% | -10 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 5,242 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,084 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -842 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.