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 Berry Park, accounting for 26.8% (48 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (22.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 24 people and 9.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Berry Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Berry Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Berry Park, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+6
-7.1pp
No Religion, so described
+19
+4.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+24
+9.2pp
Not stated
-9
-9.7pp
Data table
Religion for Berry Park. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 48 | 26.8% | 22.9% | 42 | 33.9% | 26.6% | +6 | -7.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 43 | 24.0% | 38.1% | 24 | 19.4% | 24.0% | +19 | +4.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 41 | 22.9% | 18.3% | 17 | 13.7% | 24.1% | +24 | +9.2pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 5.6% | 4.9% | 19 | 15.3% | 7.0% | -9 | -9.7pp |
| Total | 179 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 124 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +55 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.