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 Main Creek, accounting for 46.2% (36 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 240 people and 7.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Main Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Main Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Main Creek, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
36
% of total
46.2%
Change from 2016
+17.4pp
36
46.2%
+17.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
20.5%
Change from 2016
-7.4pp
16
20.5%
-7.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
10
12.8%
+9.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-228
+17.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-240
-7.4pp
Uniting Church
-21
+9.4pp
Data table
Religion for Main Creek. 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 | 36 | 46.2% | 37.3% | 264 | 28.8% | 23.8% | -228 | +17.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 20.5% | 24.6% | 256 | 27.9% | 30.7% | -240 | -7.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 12.8% | 4.6% | 31 | 3.4% | 5.8% | -21 | +9.4pp |
| Total | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 917 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -839 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.