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 Maitland (NSW), accounting for 43.7% (857 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 853 people, while its share fell by 56.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Maitland (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for 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 Maitland (NSW), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
857
% of total
43.7%
Change from 2016
-56.3pp
857
43.7%
-56.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
401
% of total
20.4%
Change from 2016
-
401
20.4%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
311
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-
311
15.8%
-
Not stated
2021 count
105
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-
105
5.3%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
51
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-
51
2.6%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
44
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-
44
2.2%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
40
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
40
2.0%
-
Islam
2021 count
21
% of total
1.1%
Change from 2016
-
21
1.1%
-
Inadequately described
2021 count
18
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
18
0.9%
-
Baptist
2021 count
18
% of total
0.9%
Change from 2016
-
18
0.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+853
-56.3pp
Data table
Religion for 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 | |
| No Religion, so described | 857 | 43.7% | 38.1% | 4 | 100.0% | 24.0% | +853 | -56.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 401 | 20.4% | 22.9% | - | - | 26.6% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 311 | 15.8% | 18.3% | - | - | 24.1% | - | - |
| Not stated | 105 | 5.3% | 4.9% | - | - | 7.0% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 51 | 2.6% | 2.1% | - | - | 2.2% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 44 | 2.2% | 2.2% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 40 | 2.0% | 3.4% | - | - | 4.9% | - | - |
| Islam | 21 | 1.1% | 0.6% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Inadequately described | 18 | 0.9% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Baptist | 18 | 0.9% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Total | 1,963 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +1,959 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.