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 Hilldale, accounting for 29.9% (59 people). This share was lower than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 9.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hilldale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hilldale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hilldale, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
59
% of total
29.9%
Change from 2016
+9.1pp
59
29.9%
+9.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
53
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
-9.1pp
53
26.9%
-9.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
38
% of total
19.3%
Change from 2016
+4.6pp
38
19.3%
+4.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
14
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
14
7.1%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
14
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
14
7.1%
-1.5pp
Methodist, so described
2021 count
10
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-
10
5.1%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+9.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-9.1pp
Western Catholic
+9
+4.6pp
Baptist
+1
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
-3
-1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Hilldale. 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 | 59 | 29.9% | 37.3% | 41 | 20.8% | 23.8% | +18 | +9.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 53 | 26.9% | 24.6% | 71 | 36.0% | 30.7% | -18 | -9.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 38 | 19.3% | 17.5% | 29 | 14.7% | 18.0% | +9 | +4.6pp |
| Baptist | 14 | 7.1% | 1.9% | 13 | 6.6% | 2.3% | +1 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 14 | 7.1% | 3.6% | 17 | 8.6% | 5.1% | -3 | -1.5pp |
| Methodist, so described | 10 | 5.1% | 0.1% | - | - | 0.2% | - | - |
| Total | 197 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 197 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 0 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.