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 Collie (NSW) (part), accounting for 30.8% (57 people). This share was higher than Warren (A) (30.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 17 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Collie (NSW) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Collie (NSW) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Warren (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Collie (NSW) (part), with comparison markers for Warren (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
57
% of total
30.8%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
57
30.8%
-3.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
44
% of total
23.8%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
44
23.8%
+10.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
30
16.2%
+6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
27
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-4.8pp
27
14.6%
-4.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
12
6.5%
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
12
6.5%
-3.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-10
-3.4pp
No Religion, so described
+17
+10.0pp
Not stated
+11
+6.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-4.8pp
Presbyterian
-4
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
-7
-3.2pp
Data table
Religion for Collie (NSW) (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Warren (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Warren (A)% | Count | % | Warren (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 57 | 30.8% | 30.3% | 67 | 34.2% | 35.3% | -10 | -3.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 44 | 23.8% | 18.8% | 27 | 13.8% | 11.7% | +17 | +10.0pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 16.2% | 12.0% | 19 | 9.7% | 11.5% | +11 | +6.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 14.6% | 26.6% | 38 | 19.4% | 27.6% | -11 | -4.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 6.5% | 6.6% | 16 | 8.2% | 8.2% | -4 | -1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 6.5% | 2.4% | 19 | 9.7% | 3.0% | -7 | -3.2pp |
| Total | 185 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 196 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.