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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Gosforth, accounting for 35.6% (31 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (22.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 5 people and 2.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Gosforth - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Gosforth in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Gosforth, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
31
% of total
35.6%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
31
35.6%
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
21.8%
Change from 2016
-3.8pp
19
21.8%
-3.8pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
10
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
10
11.5%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+5
+2.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-3.8pp
No Religion, so described
+1
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Gosforth. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 31 | 35.6% | 22.9% | 26 | 33.3% | 26.6% | +5 | +2.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 21.8% | 18.3% | 20 | 25.6% | 24.1% | -1 | -3.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 10 | 11.5% | 38.1% | 9 | 11.5% | 24.0% | +1 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 78 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.