Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 No religion, which increased by 11 people and 8.4 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glen Martin, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+8.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-11
-5.6pp
Western Catholic
-4
-2.0pp
Uniting Church
+6
+4.1pp
Data table
Religion for Glen Martin. 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 | 56 | 37.1% | 37.3% | 45 | 28.7% | 23.8% | +11 | +8.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 54 | 35.8% | 24.6% | 65 | 41.4% | 30.7% | -11 | -5.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 12.6% | 17.5% | 23 | 14.6% | 18.0% | -4 | -2.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 7.3% | 4.6% | 5 | 3.2% | 5.8% | +6 | +4.1pp |
| Total | 151 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.