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, Hinduism was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Mays Hill (part), accounting for 33.7% (636 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (13.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 226 people, while its share fell by 16.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mays Hill (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mays Hill (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mays Hill (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Hinduism
2021 count
636
% of total
33.7%
Change from 2016
-
636
33.7%
-
Islam
2021 count
272
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-
272
14.4%
-
Western Catholic
2021 count
243
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-16.4pp
243
12.9%
-16.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
223
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
+3.2pp
223
11.8%
+3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
118
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
118
6.3%
+1.1pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
71
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
71
3.8%
-
Sikhism
2021 count
48
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-
48
2.5%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
45
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-37.3pp
45
2.4%
-37.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
40
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
40
2.1%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
38
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
38
2.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+226
-16.4pp
No Religion, so described
+218
+3.2pp
Not stated
+115
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+22
-37.3pp
Presbyterian
+13
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
+3
-11.6pp
Data table
Religion for Mays Hill (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cumberland (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Hinduism | 636 | 33.7% | 13.4% | - | - | 10.2% | - | - |
| Islam | 272 | 14.4% | 22.8% | - | - | 21.9% | - | - |
| Western Catholic | 243 | 12.9% | 16.8% | 17 | 29.3% | 19.9% | +226 | -16.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 223 | 11.8% | 14.7% | 5 | 8.6% | 13.8% | +218 | +3.2pp |
| Not stated | 118 | 6.3% | 8.5% | 3 | 5.2% | 8.0% | +115 | +1.1pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 71 | 3.8% | 4.3% | - | - | 3.8% | - | - |
| Sikhism | 48 | 2.5% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.0% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 45 | 2.4% | 3.2% | 23 | 39.7% | 4.6% | +22 | -37.3pp |
| Buddhism | 40 | 2.1% | 4.0% | - | - | 4.3% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 38 | 2.0% | 2.3% | - | - | 2.1% | - | - |
| Total | 1,888 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 58 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,830 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.