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 Chisholm (NSW), accounting for 32.9% (1,503 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,179 people and 10.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Chisholm (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Chisholm (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Chisholm (NSW), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,503
% of total
32.9%
Change from 2016
+10.7pp
1,503
32.9%
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,394
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
1,394
30.6%
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
676
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
-9.8pp
676
14.8%
-9.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
156
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
156
3.4%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
137
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
137
3.0%
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
106
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
106
2.3%
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
92
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
92
2.0%
-2.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
90
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
90
2.0%
+1.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
56
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
56
1.2%
-0.4pp
Baptist
2021 count
55
% of total
1.2%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
55
1.2%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,179
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
+929
-1.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+317
-9.8pp
Not stated
+95
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+101
+0.5pp
Presbyterian
+64
-0.6pp
Uniting Church
+33
-2.0pp
Hinduism
+78
+1.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+32
-0.4pp
Baptist
+32
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Chisholm (NSW). 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 | 1,503 | 32.9% | 38.1% | 324 | 22.2% | 24.0% | +1,179 | +10.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,394 | 30.6% | 22.9% | 465 | 31.9% | 26.6% | +929 | -1.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 676 | 14.8% | 18.3% | 359 | 24.6% | 24.1% | +317 | -9.8pp |
| Not stated | 156 | 3.4% | 4.9% | 61 | 4.2% | 7.0% | +95 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 137 | 3.0% | 2.1% | 36 | 2.5% | 2.2% | +101 | +0.5pp |
| Presbyterian | 106 | 2.3% | 2.2% | 42 | 2.9% | 3.0% | +64 | -0.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 92 | 2.0% | 3.4% | 59 | 4.0% | 4.9% | +33 | -2.0pp |
| Hinduism | 90 | 2.0% | 0.7% | 12 | 0.8% | 0.5% | +78 | +1.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 56 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 24 | 1.6% | 0.7% | +32 | -0.4pp |
| Baptist | 55 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 23 | 1.6% | 1.9% | +32 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 4,562 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,459 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,103 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.