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 Bishops Bridge (part), accounting for 39.8% (82 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 17.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bishops Bridge (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bishops Bridge (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bishops Bridge (part), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
82
% of total
39.8%
Change from 2016
+17.7pp
82
39.8%
+17.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
63
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
+5.2pp
63
30.6%
+5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
34
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
34
16.5%
-4.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+31
+17.7pp
Western Catholic
+4
+5.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-4.0pp
Data table
Religion for Bishops Bridge (part). 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 | 82 | 39.8% | 38.1% | 51 | 22.1% | 24.0% | +31 | +17.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 63 | 30.6% | 22.9% | 59 | 25.4% | 26.6% | +4 | +5.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 34 | 16.5% | 18.3% | 48 | 20.5% | 24.1% | -14 | -4.0pp |
| Total | 206 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 232 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -26 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.