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 William, accounting for 43% (61 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 8 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Glen William - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Glen William in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Glen William, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
61
% of total
43.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
61
43.0%
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
42
% of total
29.6%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
42
29.6%
+0.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
10
7.0%
-7.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
-0.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+6
+0.3pp
Western Catholic
-8
-7.6pp
Data table
Religion for Glen William. 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 | 61 | 43.0% | 37.3% | 54 | 43.9% | 23.8% | +7 | -0.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 42 | 29.6% | 24.6% | 36 | 29.3% | 30.7% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 7.0% | 17.5% | 18 | 14.6% | 18.0% | -8 | -7.6pp |
| Total | 142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 123 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +19 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.