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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Eccleston, accounting for 42.9% (12 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (24.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 8 people and 17.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Eccleston - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Eccleston in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Eccleston, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-17.7pp
No Religion, so described
+5
+20.5pp
Data table
Religion for Eccleston. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 42.9% | 24.6% | 20 | 60.6% | 30.7% | -8 | -17.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 35.7% | 37.3% | 5 | 15.2% | 23.8% | +5 | +20.5pp |
| Total | 28 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 33 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.