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 Lochinvar (part), accounting for 33% (360 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 218 people and 15.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Lochinvar (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Lochinvar (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Lochinvar (part), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
360
% of total
33.0%
Change from 2016
+15.1pp
360
33.0%
+15.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
327
% of total
30.0%
Change from 2016
-6.9pp
327
30.0%
-6.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
217
% of total
19.9%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
217
19.9%
-4.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
65
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
65
6.0%
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
35
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
35
3.2%
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
25
% of total
2.3%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
25
2.3%
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
20
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-1.0pp
20
1.8%
-1.0pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
10
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
10
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+218
+15.1pp
Western Catholic
+35
-6.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+25
-4.4pp
Not stated
+4
-1.7pp
Uniting Church
+12
+0.3pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+0.2pp
Presbyterian
-2
-1.0pp
Data table
Religion for Lochinvar (part). 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 | 360 | 33.0% | 38.1% | 142 | 17.9% | 24.0% | +218 | +15.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 327 | 30.0% | 22.9% | 292 | 36.9% | 26.6% | +35 | -6.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 217 | 19.9% | 18.3% | 192 | 24.3% | 24.1% | +25 | -4.4pp |
| Not stated | 65 | 6.0% | 4.9% | 61 | 7.7% | 7.0% | +4 | -1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 35 | 3.2% | 3.4% | 23 | 2.9% | 4.9% | +12 | +0.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 25 | 2.3% | 2.1% | 17 | 2.1% | 2.2% | +8 | +0.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 20 | 1.8% | 2.2% | 22 | 2.8% | 3.0% | -2 | -1.0pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 10 | 0.9% | 0.2% | - | - | 0.3% | - | - |
| Total | 1,090 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 791 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +299 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.