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 Martins Creek, accounting for 38.3% (133 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 38 people and 7.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Martins Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Martins Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Martins Creek, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
133
% of total
38.3%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
133
38.3%
+12.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
84
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-7.3pp
84
24.2%
-7.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
52
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-3.1pp
52
15.0%
-3.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
7.8%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
27
7.8%
-6.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+2.1pp
13
3.7%
+2.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
12
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
12
3.5%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
12
3.5%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+33
+12.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-38
-7.3pp
Western Catholic
-18
-3.1pp
Not stated
-28
-6.4pp
Uniting Church
+7
+2.1pp
Baptist
-3
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
+2
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Martins 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 | 133 | 38.3% | 37.3% | 100 | 25.8% | 23.8% | +33 | +12.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 84 | 24.2% | 24.6% | 122 | 31.5% | 30.7% | -38 | -7.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 52 | 15.0% | 17.5% | 70 | 18.1% | 18.0% | -18 | -3.1pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 7.8% | 5.7% | 55 | 14.2% | 9.1% | -28 | -6.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 3.7% | 4.6% | 6 | 1.6% | 5.8% | +7 | +2.1pp |
| Baptist | 12 | 3.5% | 1.9% | 15 | 3.9% | 2.3% | -3 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 10 | 2.6% | 5.1% | +2 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 347 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 387 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -40 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.