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 Rosebrook (NSW), accounting for 32.9% (26 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (22.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 878 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Rosebrook (NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Rosebrook (NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Rosebrook (NSW), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
32.9%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
26
32.9%
-6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
15
% of total
19.0%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
15
19.0%
+8.7pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
13
% of total
16.5%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
13
16.5%
+1.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
12.7%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
10
12.7%
+12.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-878
-6.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-220
+8.7pp
No Religion, so described
-320
+1.9pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-2
+12.2pp
Data table
Religion for Rosebrook (NSW). 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 | 26 | 32.9% | 22.9% | 904 | 39.7% | 26.6% | -878 | -6.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% | 235 | 10.3% | 24.1% | -220 | +8.7pp |
| No Religion, so described | 13 | 16.5% | 38.1% | 333 | 14.6% | 24.0% | -320 | +1.9pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 10 | 12.7% | 0.8% | 12 | 0.5% | 0.7% | -2 | +12.2pp |
| Total | 79 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,277 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2,198 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.