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 Tocal (part), accounting for 42.9% (18 people). This share was higher than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 8 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Tocal (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Tocal (part) 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 Tocal (part), with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-2
+4.4pp
Western Catholic
-8
-10.3pp
Data table
Religion for Tocal (part). 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 | 18 | 42.9% | 38.1% | 20 | 38.5% | 24.0% | -2 | +4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 26.2% | 22.9% | 19 | 36.5% | 26.6% | -8 | -10.3pp |
| Total | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.