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 Sugarloaf (NSW), accounting for 48.6% (36 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 23 people and 27.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Sugarloaf (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Sugarloaf (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Sugarloaf (NSW), with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
36
% of total
48.6%
Change from 2016
+27.3pp
36
48.6%
+27.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+27.3pp
Data table
Religion for Sugarloaf (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 | 36 | 48.6% | 37.3% | 13 | 21.3% | 23.8% | +23 | +27.3pp |
| Total | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 61 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.