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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Mount Rivers, accounting for 36.4% (20 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (24.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 13 people, while its share rose by 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Rivers - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Rivers in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Rivers, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
20
% of total
36.4%
Change from 2016
+8.4pp
20
36.4%
+8.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
30.9%
Change from 2016
+11.4pp
17
30.9%
+11.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
15
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
+21.4pp
15
27.3%
+21.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
+8.4pp
No Religion, so described
-6
+11.4pp
Western Catholic
+8
+21.4pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Rivers. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 20 | 36.4% | 24.6% | 33 | 28.0% | 30.7% | -13 | +8.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 17 | 30.9% | 37.3% | 23 | 19.5% | 23.8% | -6 | +11.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 15 | 27.3% | 17.5% | 7 | 5.9% | 18.0% | +8 | +21.4pp |
| Total | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 118 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -63 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.