Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Hillsborough (Maitland - NSW), accounting for 25.5% (13 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 3 people and 15.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hillsborough (Maitland - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hillsborough (Maitland - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hillsborough (Maitland - NSW), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2
-3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-15.2pp
Data table
Religion for Hillsborough (Maitland - 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 | |
| Not stated | 18 | 35.3% | 4.9% | - | - | 7.0% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 13 | 25.5% | 38.1% | 11 | 28.9% | 24.0% | +2 | -3.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 11 | 21.6% | 18.3% | 14 | 36.8% | 24.1% | -3 | -15.2pp |
| Total | 51 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 38 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +13 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.