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 Mindaribba, accounting for 30.4% (31 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 4,344 people and 6.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mindaribba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mindaribba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mindaribba, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
31
% of total
30.4%
Change from 2016
+6.8pp
31
30.4%
+6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
24
% of total
23.5%
Change from 2016
+5.7pp
24
23.5%
+5.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
23
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
-6.1pp
23
22.5%
-6.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
+8.6pp
11
10.8%
+8.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3,575
+6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-2,689
+5.7pp
Western Catholic
-4,344
-6.1pp
Christianity, nfd
-321
+8.6pp
Data table
Religion for Mindaribba. 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 | 31 | 30.4% | 38.1% | 3,606 | 23.6% | 24.0% | -3,575 | +6.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 24 | 23.5% | 18.3% | 2,713 | 17.8% | 24.1% | -2,689 | +5.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 23 | 22.5% | 22.9% | 4,367 | 28.6% | 26.6% | -4,344 | -6.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 10.8% | 2.1% | 332 | 2.2% | 2.2% | -321 | +8.6pp |
| Total | 102 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 15,272 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -15,170 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.