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 Largs, accounting for 32.7% (637 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 252 people and 12.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Largs - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Largs in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Largs, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
637
% of total
32.7%
Change from 2016
+12.7pp
637
32.7%
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
526
% of total
27.0%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
526
27.0%
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
392
% of total
20.1%
Change from 2016
-6.4pp
392
20.1%
-6.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
87
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
87
4.5%
-0.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
75
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
75
3.8%
-4.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
57
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
57
2.9%
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
56
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
56
2.9%
+0.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
40
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
40
2.1%
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
26
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
26
1.3%
+0.3pp
Judaism
2021 count
11
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-
11
0.6%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+252
+12.7pp
Western Catholic
-21
-1.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-118
-6.4pp
Uniting Church
-10
-0.5pp
Not stated
-84
-4.4pp
Presbyterian
-8
-0.5pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+0.3pp
Baptist
+14
+0.8pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+6
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Largs. 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 | 637 | 32.7% | 38.1% | 385 | 20.0% | 24.0% | +252 | +12.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 526 | 27.0% | 22.9% | 547 | 28.4% | 26.6% | -21 | -1.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 392 | 20.1% | 18.3% | 510 | 26.5% | 24.1% | -118 | -6.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 87 | 4.5% | 3.4% | 97 | 5.0% | 4.9% | -10 | -0.5pp |
| Not stated | 75 | 3.8% | 4.9% | 159 | 8.2% | 7.0% | -84 | -4.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 57 | 2.9% | 2.2% | 65 | 3.4% | 3.0% | -8 | -0.5pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 56 | 2.9% | 2.1% | 51 | 2.6% | 2.2% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Baptist | 40 | 2.1% | 1.5% | 26 | 1.3% | 1.9% | +14 | +0.8pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 26 | 1.3% | 0.8% | 20 | 1.0% | 0.7% | +6 | +0.3pp |
| Judaism | 11 | 0.6% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Total | 1,949 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,928 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.