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 Western Catholic, which decreased by 1,327 people, while its share rose by 0.4 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
+18.1pp
1,503
32.9%
+18.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
1,394
% of total
30.6%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
1,394
30.6%
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
676
% of total
14.8%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
676
14.8%
+2.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
156
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
156
3.4%
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
137
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
137
3.0%
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
106
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
106
2.3%
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
92
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
92
2.0%
+1.0pp
Hinduism
2021 count
90
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
90
2.0%
+0.2pp
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
+0.5pp
55
1.2%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+168
+18.1pp
Western Catholic
-1,327
+0.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-407
+2.8pp
Not stated
-465
-3.5pp
Christianity, nfd
-64
+0.8pp
Presbyterian
-34
+0.7pp
Uniting Church
+5
+1.0pp
Hinduism
-71
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-12
+0.4pp
Baptist
-10
+0.5pp
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% | 1,335 | 14.8% | 24.0% | +168 | +18.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 1,394 | 30.6% | 22.9% | 2,721 | 30.2% | 26.6% | -1,327 | +0.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 676 | 14.8% | 18.3% | 1,083 | 12.0% | 24.1% | -407 | +2.8pp |
| Not stated | 156 | 3.4% | 4.9% | 621 | 6.9% | 7.0% | -465 | -3.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 137 | 3.0% | 2.1% | 201 | 2.2% | 2.2% | -64 | +0.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 106 | 2.3% | 2.2% | 140 | 1.6% | 3.0% | -34 | +0.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 92 | 2.0% | 3.4% | 87 | 1.0% | 4.9% | +5 | +1.0pp |
| Hinduism | 90 | 2.0% | 0.7% | 161 | 1.8% | 0.5% | -71 | +0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 56 | 1.2% | 0.8% | 68 | 0.8% | 0.7% | -12 | +0.4pp |
| Baptist | 55 | 1.2% | 1.5% | 65 | 0.7% | 1.9% | -10 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 4,562 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 8,997 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,435 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.