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 Fosterton, accounting for 33.7% (30 people). This share was lower than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 24 people, while its share fell by 33 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fosterton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fosterton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fosterton, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
30
% of total
33.7%
Change from 2016
-33.0pp
30
33.7%
-33.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
14
% of total
15.7%
Change from 2016
-17.6pp
14
15.7%
-17.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-
12
13.5%
-
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
13.5%
Change from 2016
-
12
13.5%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
11
% of total
12.4%
Change from 2016
-
11
12.4%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
-33.0pp
Western Catholic
+11
-17.6pp
Data table
Religion for Fosterton. 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 | 30 | 33.7% | 37.3% | 6 | 66.7% | 23.8% | +24 | -33.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 15.7% | 17.5% | 3 | 33.3% | 18.0% | +11 | -17.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 13.5% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.5% | - | - |
| Not stated | 12 | 13.5% | 5.7% | - | - | 9.1% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 12.4% | 24.6% | - | - | 30.7% | - | - |
| Total | 89 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +80 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.