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 Luskintyre, accounting for 27.8% (60 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 385 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Luskintyre - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Luskintyre in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Luskintyre, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
60
% of total
27.8%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
60
27.8%
-6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
58
% of total
26.9%
Change from 2016
+10.0pp
58
26.9%
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
48
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
48
22.2%
-1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
18
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
18
8.3%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
10
4.6%
+0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-385
-6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-159
+10.0pp
Western Catholic
-252
-1.1pp
Not stated
-82
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-47
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Luskintyre. 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 | 60 | 27.8% | 38.1% | 445 | 34.6% | 24.0% | -385 | -6.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 58 | 26.9% | 18.3% | 217 | 16.9% | 24.1% | -159 | +10.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 48 | 22.2% | 22.9% | 300 | 23.3% | 26.6% | -252 | -1.1pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 8.3% | 4.9% | 100 | 7.8% | 7.0% | -82 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 4.6% | 3.4% | 57 | 4.4% | 4.9% | -47 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 216 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,286 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,070 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.