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 Cumborah, accounting for 35.2% (68 people). This share was higher than Walgett (A) (29.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 24 people and 17.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Cumborah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Cumborah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Walgett (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Cumborah, with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
68
% of total
35.2%
Change from 2016
+17.7pp
68
35.2%
+17.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
43
% of total
22.3%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
43
22.3%
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
33
% of total
17.1%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
33
17.1%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
25
% of total
13.0%
Change from 2016
-17.3pp
25
13.0%
-17.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
+17.7pp
Western Catholic
-14
-0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-3.2pp
Not stated
-51
-17.3pp
Data table
Religion for Cumborah. 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 | 68 | 35.2% | 29.3% | 44 | 17.5% | 23.6% | +24 | +17.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 43 | 22.3% | 17.3% | 57 | 22.7% | 23.3% | -14 | -0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 33 | 17.1% | 16.4% | 51 | 20.3% | 27.4% | -18 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 25 | 13.0% | 26.9% | 76 | 30.3% | 13.7% | -51 | -17.3pp |
| Total | 193 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 251 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -58 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.