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 Farley, accounting for 43.5% (261 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 206 people and 18.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Farley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Farley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Farley, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
261
% of total
43.5%
Change from 2016
+18.4pp
261
43.5%
+18.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
133
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-11.1pp
133
22.2%
-11.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
90
% of total
15.0%
Change from 2016
-11.5pp
90
15.0%
-11.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
72
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
+9.7pp
72
12.0%
+9.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
11
1.8%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
10
1.7%
-2.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+206
+18.4pp
Western Catholic
+60
-11.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+32
-11.5pp
Not stated
+67
+9.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+2
-2.0pp
Data table
Religion for Farley. 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 | 261 | 43.5% | 38.1% | 55 | 25.1% | 24.0% | +206 | +18.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 133 | 22.2% | 22.9% | 73 | 33.3% | 26.6% | +60 | -11.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 90 | 15.0% | 18.3% | 58 | 26.5% | 24.1% | +32 | -11.5pp |
| Not stated | 72 | 12.0% | 4.9% | 5 | 2.3% | 7.0% | +67 | +9.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 1.8% | 3.4% | - | - | 4.9% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 1.7% | 2.1% | 8 | 3.7% | 2.2% | +2 | -2.0pp |
| Total | 600 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 219 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +381 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.