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 Lostock, accounting for 38.3% (23 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 10 people and 15.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lostock - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lostock in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lostock, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
23
% of total
38.3%
Change from 2016
+15.1pp
23
38.3%
+15.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
-12.8pp
17
28.3%
-12.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+10
+15.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-12.8pp
Data table
Religion for Lostock. 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 | 23 | 38.3% | 37.3% | 13 | 23.2% | 23.8% | +10 | +15.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 28.3% | 24.6% | 23 | 41.1% | 30.7% | -6 | -12.8pp |
| Total | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 56 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.