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 Clarence Town, accounting for 45% (1,019 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 468 people and 17.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Clarence Town - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Clarence Town in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Clarence Town, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,019
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+17.2pp
1,019
45.0%
+17.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
476
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-8.7pp
476
21.0%
-8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
379
% of total
16.8%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
379
16.8%
-1.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
120
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
120
5.3%
-3.1pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
74
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
74
3.3%
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
71
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
71
3.1%
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
35
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
35
1.5%
-0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
26
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
26
1.1%
-1.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
0.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
18
0.8%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+468
+17.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-112
-8.7pp
Western Catholic
+18
-1.4pp
Not stated
-47
-3.1pp
Presbyterian
-14
-1.1pp
Uniting Church
-21
-1.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-5
-0.5pp
Baptist
-19
-1.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+13
+0.5pp
Data table
Religion for Clarence Town. 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 | 1,019 | 45.0% | 37.3% | 551 | 27.8% | 23.8% | +468 | +17.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 476 | 21.0% | 24.6% | 588 | 29.7% | 30.7% | -112 | -8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 379 | 16.8% | 17.5% | 361 | 18.2% | 18.0% | +18 | -1.4pp |
| Not stated | 120 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 167 | 8.4% | 9.1% | -47 | -3.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 74 | 3.3% | 3.6% | 88 | 4.4% | 5.1% | -14 | -1.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 71 | 3.1% | 4.6% | 92 | 4.6% | 5.8% | -21 | -1.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 35 | 1.5% | 1.8% | 40 | 2.0% | 1.5% | -5 | -0.5pp |
| Baptist | 26 | 1.1% | 1.9% | 45 | 2.3% | 2.3% | -19 | -1.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 18 | 0.8% | 0.4% | 5 | 0.3% | 0.4% | +13 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 2,262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,983 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +279 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.