Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mays Hill (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Hinduism
Islam
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Maronite Catholic
Sikhism
Anglican Church of Australia
Buddhism
Christianity, nfd
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.