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 Anambah, accounting for 37% (20 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 12 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Anambah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Anambah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Anambah, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
20
% of total
37.0%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
20
37.0%
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
31.5%
Change from 2016
+14.8pp
17
31.5%
+14.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
+7.4pp
10
18.5%
+7.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+12.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+11
+14.8pp
Western Catholic
+6
+7.4pp
Data table
Religion for Anambah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 20 | 37.0% | 38.1% | 9 | 25.0% | 24.0% | +11 | +12.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 31.5% | 18.3% | 6 | 16.7% | 24.1% | +11 | +14.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 18.5% | 22.9% | 4 | 11.1% | 26.6% | +6 | +7.4pp |
| Total | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.