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, accounting for 33.4% (654 people). This share was lower than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 618 people and 15.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Dungog - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Dungog in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Dungog, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
654
% of total
33.4%
Change from 2016
+15.8pp
654
33.4%
+15.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
471
% of total
24.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
471
24.0%
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
342
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-20.6pp
342
17.4%
-20.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
128
% of total
6.5%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
128
6.5%
+5.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
123
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
123
6.3%
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
120
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
120
6.1%
+1.2pp
Baptist
2021 count
55
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-
55
2.8%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
37
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
37
1.9%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+618
+15.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+420
-0.9pp
Western Catholic
+264
-20.6pp
Not stated
+125
+5.0pp
Presbyterian
+112
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
+110
+1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+34
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Dungog. 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 | 654 | 33.4% | 37.3% | 36 | 17.6% | 23.8% | +618 | +15.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 471 | 24.0% | 24.6% | 51 | 24.9% | 30.7% | +420 | -0.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 342 | 17.4% | 17.5% | 78 | 38.0% | 18.0% | +264 | -20.6pp |
| Not stated | 128 | 6.5% | 5.7% | 3 | 1.5% | 9.1% | +125 | +5.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 123 | 6.3% | 3.6% | 11 | 5.4% | 5.1% | +112 | +0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 120 | 6.1% | 4.6% | 10 | 4.9% | 5.8% | +110 | +1.2pp |
| Baptist | 55 | 2.8% | 1.9% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 37 | 1.9% | 1.8% | 3 | 1.5% | 1.5% | +34 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 1,960 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 205 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,755 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.