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 Grenfell, accounting for 26.8% (695 people). This share was lower than Weddin (A) (27.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 237 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Grenfell - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Grenfell in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Weddin (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Grenfell, with comparison markers for Weddin (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
695
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
695
26.8%
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
653
% of total
25.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
653
25.1%
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
575
% of total
22.1%
Change from 2016
-4.7pp
575
22.1%
-4.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
201
% of total
7.7%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
201
7.7%
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
173
% of total
6.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
173
6.7%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
162
% of total
6.2%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
162
6.2%
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
33
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
33
1.3%
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
29
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
29
1.1%
-0.6pp
Salvation Army
2021 count
23
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
23
0.9%
-0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
0.5%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
12
0.5%
+0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+237
+9.0pp
Western Catholic
-1
-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-115
-4.7pp
Not stated
+13
+0.4pp
Presbyterian
-13
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-56
-2.3pp
Christianity, nfd
0
0.0pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-14
-0.6pp
Salvation Army
-8
-0.3pp
Baptist
+3
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Grenfell. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Weddin (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Weddin (A)% | Count | % | Weddin (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 695 | 26.8% | 27.3% | 458 | 17.8% | 18.6% | +237 | +9.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 653 | 25.1% | 24.1% | 654 | 25.4% | 24.2% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 575 | 22.1% | 22.7% | 690 | 26.8% | 26.8% | -115 | -4.7pp |
| Not stated | 201 | 7.7% | 8.2% | 188 | 7.3% | 10.1% | +13 | +0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 173 | 6.7% | 6.3% | 186 | 7.2% | 6.9% | -13 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 162 | 6.2% | 5.9% | 218 | 8.5% | 8.1% | -56 | -2.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 33 | 1.3% | 1.5% | 33 | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 29 | 1.1% | 1.1% | 43 | 1.7% | 1.3% | -14 | -0.6pp |
| Salvation Army | 23 | 0.9% | 0.6% | 31 | 1.2% | 1.0% | -8 | -0.3pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 0.5% | 0.6% | 9 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +3 | +0.1pp |
| Total | 2,598 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,570 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +28 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.