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 Weddin (A), accounting for 27.3% (985 people). This share was lower than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 306 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Weddin (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Weddin (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Weddin (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
985
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
985
27.3%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
869
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
869
24.1%
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
820
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
820
22.7%
-4.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
294
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
294
8.2%
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
228
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
228
6.3%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
214
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-2.2pp
214
5.9%
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
54
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
54
1.5%
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
38
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
38
1.1%
-0.2pp
Salvation Army
2021 count
23
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
23
0.6%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
21
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
21
0.6%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+306
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
-12
-0.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-157
-4.1pp
Not stated
-73
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
-23
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
-82
-2.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+12
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-11
-0.2pp
Salvation Army
-13
-0.4pp
Baptist
+13
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Weddin (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 | 985 | 27.3% | 37.4% | 679 | 18.6% | 26.0% | +306 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 869 | 24.1% | 21.0% | 881 | 24.2% | 23.8% | -12 | -0.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 820 | 22.7% | 17.0% | 977 | 26.8% | 21.9% | -157 | -4.1pp |
| Not stated | 294 | 8.2% | 7.7% | 367 | 10.1% | 9.3% | -73 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 228 | 6.3% | 2.6% | 251 | 6.9% | 3.5% | -23 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 214 | 5.9% | 3.3% | 296 | 8.1% | 4.5% | -82 | -2.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 54 | 1.5% | 2.2% | 42 | 1.2% | 2.2% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 38 | 1.1% | 0.7% | 49 | 1.3% | 0.8% | -11 | -0.2pp |
| Salvation Army | 23 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 36 | 1.0% | 0.3% | -13 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 21 | 0.6% | 1.2% | 8 | 0.2% | 1.3% | +13 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 3,605 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 3,645 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -40 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.