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 Warren (A), accounting for 30.3% (772 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (21%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 193 people and 5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Warren (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Warren (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warren (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
Western Catholic
2021 count
772
% of total
30.3%
Change from 2016
-5.0pp
772
30.3%
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
678
% of total
26.6%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
678
26.6%
-1.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
479
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
479
18.8%
+7.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
305
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
305
12.0%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
168
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
168
6.6%
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
61
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
61
2.4%
-0.6pp
Islam
2021 count
20
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
-
20
0.8%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
14
0.5%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
13
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
13
0.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-193
-5.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-76
-1.0pp
No Religion, so described
+158
+7.1pp
Not stated
-10
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-56
-1.6pp
Uniting Church
-21
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
0.0pp
Baptist
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Warren (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 | |
| Western Catholic | 772 | 30.3% | 21.0% | 965 | 35.3% | 23.8% | -193 | -5.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 678 | 26.6% | 17.0% | 754 | 27.6% | 21.9% | -76 | -1.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 479 | 18.8% | 37.4% | 321 | 11.7% | 26.0% | +158 | +7.1pp |
| Not stated | 305 | 12.0% | 7.7% | 315 | 11.5% | 9.3% | -10 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 168 | 6.6% | 2.6% | 224 | 8.2% | 3.5% | -56 | -1.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 61 | 2.4% | 3.3% | 82 | 3.0% | 4.5% | -21 | -0.6pp |
| Islam | 20 | 0.8% | 0.7% | - | - | 0.5% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 0.5% | 2.2% | 13 | 0.5% | 2.2% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 0.5% | 1.2% | 13 | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 2,546 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,736 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -190 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.