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 Tenambit, accounting for 37.4% (1,154 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 427 people and 12.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tenambit - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tenambit in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Tenambit, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,154
% of total
37.4%
Change from 2016
+12.2pp
1,154
37.4%
+12.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
648
% of total
21.0%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
648
21.0%
-2.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
606
% of total
19.6%
Change from 2016
-5.2pp
606
19.6%
-5.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
195
% of total
6.3%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
195
6.3%
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
113
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
113
3.7%
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
83
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
83
2.7%
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
73
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
73
2.4%
0.0pp
Baptist
2021 count
58
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
58
1.9%
-0.2pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
18
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
18
0.6%
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
18
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
18
0.6%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+427
+12.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-41
-2.9pp
Western Catholic
-111
-5.2pp
Not stated
+6
-0.2pp
Uniting Church
-34
-1.4pp
Presbyterian
-20
-0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+4
0.0pp
Baptist
-4
-0.2pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
+6
+0.2pp
Pentecostal, nfd
-5
-0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Tenambit. 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 | 1,154 | 37.4% | 38.1% | 727 | 25.2% | 24.0% | +427 | +12.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 648 | 21.0% | 18.3% | 689 | 23.9% | 24.1% | -41 | -2.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 606 | 19.6% | 22.9% | 717 | 24.8% | 26.6% | -111 | -5.2pp |
| Not stated | 195 | 6.3% | 4.9% | 189 | 6.5% | 7.0% | +6 | -0.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 113 | 3.7% | 3.4% | 147 | 5.1% | 4.9% | -34 | -1.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 83 | 2.7% | 2.2% | 103 | 3.6% | 3.0% | -20 | -0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 73 | 2.4% | 2.1% | 69 | 2.4% | 2.2% | +4 | 0.0pp |
| Baptist | 58 | 1.9% | 1.5% | 62 | 2.1% | 1.9% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 18 | 0.6% | 0.2% | 12 | 0.4% | 0.3% | +6 | +0.2pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 18 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 23 | 0.8% | 0.7% | -5 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 3,087 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,888 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +199 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.