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 Allynbrook, accounting for 53.3% (24 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 4 people and 3.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Allynbrook - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Allynbrook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Allynbrook, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).

Allynbrook
Dungog (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

24

% of total

53.3%

Change from 2016

+12.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

11

% of total

24.4%

Change from 2016

-3.4pp

Data table

Religion for Allynbrook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).

Religion for Allynbrook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).
Religion for Allynbrook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Dungog (A)%Count%Dungog (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2453.3%37.3%2240.7%23.8%+2+12.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia1124.4%24.6%1527.8%30.7%-4-3.4pp
Total45100.0%100.0%54100.0%100.0%-90.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.