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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Alison (Dungog - NSW), accounting for 36.4% (36 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (24.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 11 people and 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Alison (Dungog - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Alison (Dungog - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Alison (Dungog - NSW), with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+11
+3.9pp
No Religion, so described
+9
+1.8pp
Western Catholic
+7
+3.9pp
Data table
Religion for Alison (Dungog - NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dungog (A)% | Count | % | Dungog (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 36 | 36.4% | 24.6% | 25 | 32.5% | 30.7% | +11 | +3.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 34 | 34.3% | 37.3% | 25 | 32.5% | 23.8% | +9 | +1.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 18 | 18.2% | 17.5% | 11 | 14.3% | 18.0% | +7 | +3.9pp |
| Total | 99 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 77 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.