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 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lewinsbrook, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-2
-10.3pp
Data table
Religion for Lewinsbrook. 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 | 14 | 35.0% | 37.3% | - | - | 23.8% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 25.0% | 24.6% | 12 | 35.3% | 30.7% | -2 | -10.3pp |
| Total | 40 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 34 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.