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 Wentworth (A), accounting for 41.1% (3,060 people). This share was higher than Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 802 people and 7.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wentworth (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wentworth (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wentworth (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,060
% of total
41.1%
Change from 2016
+7.8pp
3,060
41.1%
+7.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,403
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
1,403
18.8%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
998
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
998
13.4%
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
893
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
893
12.0%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
360
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
360
4.8%
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
158
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
158
2.1%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
156
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
156
2.1%
-0.8pp
Lutheran
2021 count
54
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
54
0.7%
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
50
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
50
0.7%
+0.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
47
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
47
0.6%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+802
+7.8pp
Western Catholic
+9
-1.8pp
Not stated
+88
0.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-147
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-77
-1.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+28
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-39
-0.8pp
Lutheran
-21
-0.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+23
+0.3pp
Buddhism
+25
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Wentworth (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 | 3,060 | 41.1% | 37.4% | 2,258 | 33.3% | 26.0% | +802 | +7.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,403 | 18.8% | 21.0% | 1,394 | 20.6% | 23.8% | +9 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 998 | 13.4% | 7.7% | 910 | 13.4% | 9.3% | +88 | 0.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 893 | 12.0% | 17.0% | 1,040 | 15.4% | 21.9% | -147 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 360 | 4.8% | 3.3% | 437 | 6.5% | 4.5% | -77 | -1.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 158 | 2.1% | 2.2% | 130 | 1.9% | 2.2% | +28 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 156 | 2.1% | 2.6% | 195 | 2.9% | 3.5% | -39 | -0.8pp |
| Lutheran | 54 | 0.7% | 0.3% | 75 | 1.1% | 0.4% | -21 | -0.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 50 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 27 | 0.4% | 0.8% | +23 | +0.3pp |
| Buddhism | 47 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 22 | 0.3% | 0.8% | +25 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 7,449 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,775 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +674 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.