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 Hinduism, which increased by 489 people and 14.4 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
+14.4pp
636
33.7%
+14.4pp
Islam
2021 count
272
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
272
14.4%
+7.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
243
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
243
12.9%
-4.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
223
% of total
11.8%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
223
11.8%
0.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
118
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
118
6.3%
-4.0pp
Maronite Catholic
2021 count
71
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
71
3.8%
-2.5pp
Sikhism
2021 count
48
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
48
2.5%
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
45
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
45
2.4%
-4.4pp
Buddhism
2021 count
40
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
40
2.1%
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
38
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
38
2.0%
-0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Hinduism
+489
+14.4pp
Islam
+219
+7.4pp
Western Catholic
+110
-4.6pp
No Religion, so described
+133
0.0pp
Not stated
+40
-4.0pp
Maronite Catholic
+23
-2.5pp
Sikhism
+14
-2.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-4.4pp
Buddhism
+24
0.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+17
-0.8pp
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% | 147 | 19.3% | 10.2% | +489 | +14.4pp |
| Islam | 272 | 14.4% | 22.8% | 53 | 7.0% | 21.9% | +219 | +7.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 243 | 12.9% | 16.8% | 133 | 17.5% | 19.9% | +110 | -4.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 223 | 11.8% | 14.7% | 90 | 11.8% | 13.8% | +133 | 0.0pp |
| Not stated | 118 | 6.3% | 8.5% | 78 | 10.3% | 8.0% | +40 | -4.0pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 71 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 48 | 6.3% | 3.8% | +23 | -2.5pp |
| Sikhism | 48 | 2.5% | 0.9% | 34 | 4.5% | 1.0% | +14 | -2.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 45 | 2.4% | 3.2% | 52 | 6.8% | 4.6% | -7 | -4.4pp |
| Buddhism | 40 | 2.1% | 4.0% | 16 | 2.1% | 4.3% | +24 | 0.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 38 | 2.0% | 2.3% | 21 | 2.8% | 2.1% | +17 | -0.8pp |
| Total | 1,888 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 760 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,128 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.