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 Lewinsbrook, accounting for 35% (14 people). This share was lower than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 8 people and 26.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Lewinsbrook - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Lewinsbrook
Dungog (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

14

% of total

35.0%

Change from 2016

-

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

10

% of total

25.0%

Change from 2016

-10.3pp

Data table

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

Religion for Lewinsbrook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).
Religion for Lewinsbrook. 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 described1435.0%37.3%--23.8%--
Anglican Church of Australia1025.0%24.6%1235.3%30.7%-2-10.3pp
Total40100.0%100.0%34100.0%100.0%+60.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.