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 Duckenfield, accounting for 33.3% (31 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 7 people and 10.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Duckenfield - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Duckenfield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Duckenfield, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
31
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+10.9pp
31
33.3%
+10.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
22
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
22
23.7%
-3.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
22
% of total
23.7%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
22
23.7%
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
13
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
13
14.0%
+1.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
+10.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-3.4pp
Western Catholic
-2
+1.3pp
Uniting Church
0
+1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Duckenfield. 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 | 31 | 33.3% | 38.1% | 24 | 22.4% | 24.0% | +7 | +10.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 23.7% | 18.3% | 29 | 27.1% | 24.1% | -7 | -3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 23.7% | 22.9% | 24 | 22.4% | 26.6% | -2 | +1.3pp |
| Uniting Church | 13 | 14.0% | 3.4% | 13 | 12.1% | 4.9% | 0 | +1.9pp |
| Total | 93 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 107 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.