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 Newcastle Waters, accounting for 50.8% (62 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (30.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 39 people and 13.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Newcastle Waters - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Newcastle Waters in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barkly (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Newcastle Waters, with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
62
% of total
50.8%
Change from 2016
+13.1pp
62
50.8%
+13.1pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
2021 count
30
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
-31.1pp
30
24.6%
-31.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
9.0%
Change from 2016
-
11
9.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+39
+13.1pp
Aboriginal Evangelical Missions
-4
-31.1pp
Data table
Religion for Newcastle Waters. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barkly (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 62 | 50.8% | 30.1% | 23 | 37.7% | 25.3% | +39 | +13.1pp |
| Aboriginal Evangelical Missions | 30 | 24.6% | 5.4% | 34 | 55.7% | 6.9% | -4 | -31.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 9.0% | 4.9% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Total | 122 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 61 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +61 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.