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 Torryburn (Dungog - NSW), accounting for 49.3% (67 people). This share was higher than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 15.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Torryburn (Dungog - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Torryburn (Dungog - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Torryburn (Dungog - NSW), with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+15.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-3.0pp
Western Catholic
-14
-9.0pp
Not stated
+1
+1.2pp
Data table
Religion for Torryburn (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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 67 | 49.3% | 37.3% | 49 | 34.0% | 23.8% | +18 | +15.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 21.3% | 24.6% | 35 | 24.3% | 30.7% | -6 | -3.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 12.5% | 17.5% | 31 | 21.5% | 18.0% | -14 | -9.0pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 8.1% | 5.7% | 10 | 6.9% | 9.1% | +1 | +1.2pp |
| Total | 136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 144 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.