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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Phoenix Park, accounting for 43.3% (29 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (22.9%).
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Phoenix Park - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Phoenix Park in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Phoenix Park, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
29
% of total
43.3%
Change from 2016
-
29
43.3%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
13
% of total
19.4%
Change from 2016
-
13
19.4%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-
12
17.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Data table
Religion for Phoenix Park. 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 | |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 43.3% | 22.9% | - | - | 26.6% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 13 | 19.4% | 38.1% | - | - | 24.0% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 17.9% | 18.3% | - | - | 24.1% | - | - |
| Total | 67 | 100.0% | 100.0% | - | - | 100.0% | - | - |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.