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 Dungog (A), accounting for 37.3% (3,551 people). This share was similar to Regional NSW (37.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,412 people and 13.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dungog (A) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dungog (A) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Regional NSW and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dungog (A), with comparison markers for Regional NSW.
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,551
% of total
37.3%
Change from 2016
+13.5pp
3,551
37.3%
+13.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
2,345
% of total
24.6%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
2,345
24.6%
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,662
% of total
17.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
1,662
17.5%
-0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
545
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
545
5.7%
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
440
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
440
4.6%
-1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
346
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
346
3.6%
-1.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
185
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
185
1.9%
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
171
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
171
1.8%
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
34
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
34
0.4%
0.0pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
23
% of total
0.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
23
0.2%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,412
+13.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-410
-6.1pp
Western Catholic
+46
-0.5pp
Not stated
-273
-3.4pp
Uniting Church
-84
-1.2pp
Presbyterian
-116
-1.5pp
Baptist
-24
-0.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+36
+0.3pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-1
0.0pp
Inadequately described
-2
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Dungog (A). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Regional NSW.
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | % | Regional NSW% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 3,551 | 37.3% | 37.4% | 2,139 | 23.8% | 26.0% | +1,412 | +13.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 2,345 | 24.6% | 17.0% | 2,755 | 30.7% | 21.9% | -410 | -6.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,662 | 17.5% | 21.0% | 1,616 | 18.0% | 23.8% | +46 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 545 | 5.7% | 7.7% | 818 | 9.1% | 9.3% | -273 | -3.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 440 | 4.6% | 3.3% | 524 | 5.8% | 4.5% | -84 | -1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 346 | 3.6% | 2.6% | 462 | 5.1% | 3.5% | -116 | -1.5pp |
| Baptist | 185 | 1.9% | 1.2% | 209 | 2.3% | 1.3% | -24 | -0.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 171 | 1.8% | 2.2% | 135 | 1.5% | 2.2% | +36 | +0.3pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 34 | 0.4% | 0.7% | 35 | 0.4% | 0.8% | -1 | 0.0pp |
| Inadequately described | 23 | 0.2% | 0.4% | 25 | 0.3% | 0.4% | -2 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 9,522 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,978 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +544 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.