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 Millers Forest, accounting for 38.5% (136 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 612 people, while its share rose by 3.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Millers Forest - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Millers Forest in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Millers Forest, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
136
% of total
38.5%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
136
38.5%
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
104
% of total
29.5%
Change from 2016
+10.6pp
104
29.5%
+10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
47
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
47
13.3%
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
18
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
18
5.1%
+3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
-9.7pp
14
4.0%
-9.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-612
+3.9pp
Western Catholic
-305
+10.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-222
+0.8pp
Uniting Church
-17
+3.5pp
Not stated
-282
-9.7pp
Data table
Religion for Millers Forest. 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 | 136 | 38.5% | 38.1% | 748 | 34.6% | 24.0% | -612 | +3.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 104 | 29.5% | 22.9% | 409 | 18.9% | 26.6% | -305 | +10.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 47 | 13.3% | 18.3% | 269 | 12.5% | 24.1% | -222 | +0.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 18 | 5.1% | 3.4% | 35 | 1.6% | 4.9% | -17 | +3.5pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 4.0% | 4.9% | 296 | 13.7% | 7.0% | -282 | -9.7pp |
| Total | 353 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,159 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1,806 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.