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 Exeter (NSW), accounting for 38.6% (421 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 153 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Exeter (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Exeter (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Exeter (NSW), with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
421
% of total
38.6%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
421
38.6%
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
263
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
263
24.1%
-3.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
194
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
194
17.8%
-2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
57
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
57
5.2%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
39
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
39
3.6%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
31
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
31
2.8%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
28
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
28
2.6%
-0.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
12
1.1%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+153
+10.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+4
-3.5pp
Western Catholic
+1
-2.8pp
Not stated
+1
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
+7
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-5
-0.9pp
Baptist
-1
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Exeter (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wingecarribee (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 421 | 38.6% | 36.4% | 268 | 28.6% | 26.0% | +153 | +10.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 263 | 24.1% | 20.4% | 259 | 27.6% | 25.6% | +4 | -3.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 194 | 17.8% | 20.3% | 193 | 20.6% | 22.2% | +1 | -2.8pp |
| Not stated | 57 | 5.2% | 6.3% | 56 | 6.0% | 8.7% | +1 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 39 | 3.6% | 2.5% | 29 | 3.1% | 2.5% | +10 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 31 | 2.8% | 2.9% | 24 | 2.6% | 3.9% | +7 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 28 | 2.6% | 2.3% | 33 | 3.5% | 3.1% | -5 | -0.9pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 1.1% | 1.0% | 13 | 1.4% | 1.1% | -1 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 1,091 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 937 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +154 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.