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 Gresford, accounting for 39% (87 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (24.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 18 people and 9.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gresford - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gresford in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gresford, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
87
% of total
39.0%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
87
39.0%
-0.9pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
66
% of total
29.6%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
66
29.6%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
46
% of total
20.6%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
46
20.6%
+9.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
12
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
12
5.4%
-1.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-0.9pp
No Religion, so described
+12
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
+18
+9.7pp
Uniting Church
-5
-1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Gresford. 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 | 87 | 39.0% | 24.6% | 103 | 39.9% | 30.7% | -16 | -0.9pp |
| No Religion, so described | 66 | 29.6% | 37.3% | 54 | 20.9% | 23.8% | +12 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 46 | 20.6% | 17.5% | 28 | 10.9% | 18.0% | +18 | +9.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 12 | 5.4% | 4.6% | 17 | 6.6% | 5.8% | -5 | -1.2pp |
| Total | 223 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 258 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -35 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.