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 Maude (NSW), accounting for 36.9% (41 people). This share was higher than Hay (A) (27.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 22 people and 18.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Maude (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Maude (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hay (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maude (NSW), with comparison markers for Hay (A).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+13
+0.5pp
No Religion, so described
+22
+18.6pp
Not stated
+17
+12.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-16.3pp
Data table
Religion for Maude (NSW). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hay (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hay (A)% | Count | % | Hay (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 41 | 36.9% | 27.5% | 28 | 36.4% | 32.4% | +13 | +0.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 25 | 22.5% | 24.2% | 3 | 3.9% | 16.6% | +22 | +18.6pp |
| Not stated | 24 | 21.6% | 12.3% | 7 | 9.1% | 12.5% | +17 | +12.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 16.2% | 21.6% | 25 | 32.5% | 24.8% | -7 | -16.3pp |
| Total | 111 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 77 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +34 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.