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 Salisbury (NSW), accounting for 37% (20 people). This share was lower than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 20.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Salisbury (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Salisbury (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Salisbury (NSW), with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
20
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+20.7pp
20
37.0%
+20.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
12
22.2%
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
10
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
10
18.5%
+2.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+20.7pp
Western Catholic
+1
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+3
+2.2pp
Data table
Religion for Salisbury (NSW). 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 | 20 | 37.0% | 37.3% | 7 | 16.3% | 23.8% | +13 | +20.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 22.2% | 17.5% | 11 | 25.6% | 18.0% | +1 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 10 | 18.5% | 24.6% | 7 | 16.3% | 30.7% | +3 | +2.2pp |
| Total | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 43 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.