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 East Gresford, accounting for 37.2% (126 people). This share was similar to Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 53 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
East Gresford - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for East Gresford in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for East Gresford, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
126
% of total
37.2%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
126
37.2%
+13.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
97
% of total
28.6%
Change from 2016
-12.1pp
97
28.6%
-12.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
62
% of total
18.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
62
18.3%
-1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
19
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
19
5.6%
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
10
2.9%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+53
+13.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-28
-12.1pp
Western Catholic
+2
-1.2pp
Not stated
+3
+0.4pp
Uniting Church
-1
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for East Gresford. 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 | 126 | 37.2% | 37.3% | 73 | 23.8% | 23.8% | +53 | +13.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 97 | 28.6% | 24.6% | 125 | 40.7% | 30.7% | -28 | -12.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 62 | 18.3% | 17.5% | 60 | 19.5% | 18.0% | +2 | -1.2pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 5.6% | 5.7% | 16 | 5.2% | 9.1% | +3 | +0.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 2.9% | 4.6% | 11 | 3.6% | 5.8% | -1 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 339 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 307 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +32 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.