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 Bolwarra Heights, accounting for 36.9% (1,268 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,007 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Bolwarra Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Bolwarra Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bolwarra Heights, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,268
% of total
36.9%
Change from 2016
+10.3pp
1,268
36.9%
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
830
% of total
24.2%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
830
24.2%
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
655
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
655
19.1%
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
175
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
-1.8pp
175
5.1%
-1.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
128
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
128
3.7%
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
72
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
72
2.1%
-1.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
53
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
53
1.5%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
46
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
46
1.3%
-2.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
38
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
38
1.1%
-1.0pp
Independent Evangelical Churches
2021 count
31
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
31
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,007
+10.3pp
Western Catholic
+575
-1.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+443
-2.5pp
Uniting Church
+107
-1.8pp
Not stated
+73
-1.9pp
Presbyterian
+40
-1.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+40
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+14
-2.0pp
Baptist
+17
-1.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+10
+0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Bolwarra Heights. 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 | 1,268 | 36.9% | 38.1% | 261 | 26.6% | 24.0% | +1,007 | +10.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 830 | 24.2% | 22.9% | 255 | 26.0% | 26.6% | +575 | -1.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 655 | 19.1% | 18.3% | 212 | 21.6% | 24.1% | +443 | -2.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 175 | 5.1% | 3.4% | 68 | 6.9% | 4.9% | +107 | -1.8pp |
| Not stated | 128 | 3.7% | 4.9% | 55 | 5.6% | 7.0% | +73 | -1.9pp |
| Presbyterian | 72 | 2.1% | 2.2% | 32 | 3.3% | 3.0% | +40 | -1.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 53 | 1.5% | 0.8% | 13 | 1.3% | 0.7% | +40 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 46 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 32 | 3.3% | 2.2% | +14 | -2.0pp |
| Baptist | 38 | 1.1% | 1.5% | 21 | 2.1% | 1.9% | +17 | -1.0pp |
| Independent Evangelical Churches | 31 | 0.9% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 3,433 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 981 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,452 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.