Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Oakhampton Heights, accounting for 47.9% (58 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 28 people and 24.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Oakhampton Heights - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Oakhampton Heights in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Oakhampton Heights, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+28
+24.6pp
Western Catholic
-10
-5.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-8
-5.4pp
Data table
Religion for Oakhampton Heights. 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 | 58 | 47.9% | 38.1% | 30 | 23.3% | 24.0% | +28 | +24.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 37 | 30.6% | 22.9% | 47 | 36.4% | 26.6% | -10 | -5.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 12.4% | 18.3% | 23 | 17.8% | 24.1% | -8 | -5.4pp |
| Total | 121 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 129 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.