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 Bendolba, accounting for 34.3% (87 people). This share was lower than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bendolba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bendolba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bendolba, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Baptist
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
+8.0pp
Western Catholic
+4
-3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+9
-0.5pp
Baptist
+7
+2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Bendolba. 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 | 87 | 34.3% | 37.3% | 56 | 26.3% | 23.8% | +31 | +8.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 64 | 25.2% | 17.5% | 60 | 28.2% | 18.0% | +4 | -3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 62 | 24.4% | 24.6% | 53 | 24.9% | 30.7% | +9 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 10 | 3.9% | 1.9% | 3 | 1.4% | 2.3% | +7 | +2.5pp |
| Total | 254 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 213 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +41 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.