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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Bandon Grove, accounting for 44.1% (63 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 37 people and 21.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bandon Grove - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bandon Grove in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bandon Grove, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+37
+21.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-7.6pp
Western Catholic
-3
-6.2pp
Presbyterian
+4
+0.6pp
Data table
Religion for Bandon Grove. 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 63 | 44.1% | 37.3% | 26 | 23.0% | 23.8% | +37 | +21.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 18.9% | 24.6% | 30 | 26.5% | 30.7% | -3 | -7.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 13.3% | 17.5% | 22 | 19.5% | 18.0% | -3 | -6.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 11.2% | 3.6% | 12 | 10.6% | 5.1% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Total | 143 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 113 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +30 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.