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 Glen Martin, accounting for 37.1% (56 people). This share was similar to Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 18 people and 6.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Glen Martin - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Glen Martin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Glen Martin, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).

Glen Martin
Dungog (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

56

% of total

37.1%

Change from 2016

-6.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

54

% of total

35.8%

Change from 2016

+6.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

19

% of total

12.6%

Change from 2016

-2.0pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

11

% of total

7.3%

Change from 2016

+2.4pp

Data table

Religion for Glen Martin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).

Religion for Glen Martin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).
Religion for Glen Martin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Dungog (A)%Count%Dungog (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5637.1%37.3%5443.9%23.8%+2-6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia5435.8%24.6%3629.3%30.7%+18+6.5pp
Western Catholic1912.6%17.5%1814.6%18.0%+1-2.0pp
Uniting Church117.3%4.6%64.9%5.8%+5+2.4pp
Total151100.0%100.0%123100.0%100.0%+280.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.