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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Harpers Hill, accounting for 33.3% (22 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (18.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Harpers Hill - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Harpers Hill in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Harpers Hill, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
22
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+5.0pp
22
33.3%
+5.0pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
15
% of total
22.7%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
15
22.7%
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-8.6pp
13
19.7%
-8.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+7
+5.0pp
No Religion, so described
+8
+9.5pp
Western Catholic
-2
-8.6pp
Data table
Religion for Harpers Hill. 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 | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 22 | 33.3% | 18.3% | 15 | 28.3% | 24.1% | +7 | +5.0pp |
| No Religion, so described | 15 | 22.7% | 38.1% | 7 | 13.2% | 24.0% | +8 | +9.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 19.7% | 22.9% | 15 | 28.3% | 26.6% | -2 | -8.6pp |
| Total | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.