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 Marshdale, accounting for 36.1% (13 people). This share was lower than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 5 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Marshdale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Marshdale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Marshdale, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+5
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
+4
+8.3pp
Data table
Religion for Marshdale. 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 | 13 | 36.1% | 37.3% | 8 | 25.0% | 23.8% | +5 | +11.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 33.3% | 17.5% | 8 | 25.0% | 18.0% | +4 | +8.3pp |
| Total | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 32 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.