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 New Berrima, accounting for 40.8% (241 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 102 people and 16.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
New Berrima - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for New Berrima in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for New Berrima, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
241
% of total
40.8%
Change from 2016
+16.9pp
241
40.8%
+16.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
111
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-14.2pp
111
18.8%
-14.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
109
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
109
18.5%
-5.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
58
% of total
9.8%
Change from 2016
+3.4pp
58
9.8%
+3.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
18
3.1%
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
17
2.9%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
14
2.4%
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
10
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
10
1.7%
+1.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+102
+16.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-81
-14.2pp
Western Catholic
-30
-5.4pp
Not stated
+21
+3.4pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+3
+0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-6
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
+2
+0.3pp
Presbyterian
+6
+1.0pp
Data table
Religion for New Berrima. 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 | 241 | 40.8% | 36.4% | 139 | 23.9% | 26.0% | +102 | +16.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 111 | 18.8% | 20.4% | 192 | 33.0% | 25.6% | -81 | -14.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 109 | 18.5% | 20.3% | 139 | 23.9% | 22.2% | -30 | -5.4pp |
| Not stated | 58 | 9.8% | 6.3% | 37 | 6.4% | 8.7% | +21 | +3.4pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 18 | 3.1% | 0.6% | 15 | 2.6% | 0.7% | +3 | +0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 2.9% | 2.5% | 23 | 4.0% | 2.5% | -6 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 12 | 2.1% | 3.9% | +2 | +0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 10 | 1.7% | 2.3% | 4 | 0.7% | 3.1% | +6 | +1.0pp |
| Total | 590 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 582 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.