Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Summer Hill (Dungog - NSW), accounting for 26.4% (33 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (17.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 22 people and 6.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Summer Hill (Dungog - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Summer Hill (Dungog - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Summer Hill (Dungog - NSW), with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+22
+6.4pp
No Religion, so described
+20
+5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+7
-16.8pp
Not stated
+18
+10.3pp
Uniting Church
+8
+3.3pp
Data table
Religion for Summer Hill (Dungog - 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 26.4% | 17.5% | 11 | 20.0% | 18.0% | +22 | +6.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 30 | 24.0% | 37.3% | 10 | 18.2% | 23.8% | +20 | +5.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 23.2% | 24.6% | 22 | 40.0% | 30.7% | +7 | -16.8pp |
| Not stated | 22 | 17.6% | 5.7% | 4 | 7.3% | 9.1% | +18 | +10.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 8.8% | 4.6% | 3 | 5.5% | 5.8% | +8 | +3.3pp |
| Total | 125 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 55 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +70 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.