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 Vale, accounting for 39.9% (110 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 57 people and 11.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Maitland Vale - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Maitland Vale in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Maitland Vale, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
110
% of total
39.9%
Change from 2016
+16.1pp
110
39.9%
+16.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
50
% of total
18.1%
Change from 2016
-10.6pp
50
18.1%
-10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
42
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-11.6pp
42
15.2%
-11.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
37
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
+7.7pp
37
13.4%
+7.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-
11
4.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+22
+16.1pp
Western Catholic
-56
-10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-57
-11.6pp
Not stated
+16
+7.7pp
Data table
Religion for Maitland Vale. 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 | 110 | 39.9% | 38.1% | 88 | 23.8% | 24.0% | +22 | +16.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 50 | 18.1% | 22.9% | 106 | 28.7% | 26.6% | -56 | -10.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 42 | 15.2% | 18.3% | 99 | 26.8% | 24.1% | -57 | -11.6pp |
| Not stated | 37 | 13.4% | 4.9% | 21 | 5.7% | 7.0% | +16 | +7.7pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 4.0% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.9% | - | - |
| Total | 276 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 369 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -93 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.