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 Windella, accounting for 31% (266 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (38.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 153 people and 15.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Windella - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Windella in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Windella, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
266
% of total
31.0%
Change from 2016
+15.5pp
266
31.0%
+15.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
257
% of total
29.9%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
257
29.9%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
169
% of total
19.7%
Change from 2016
-7.2pp
169
19.7%
-7.2pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
38
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-3.6pp
38
4.4%
-3.6pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
30
3.5%
-2.7pp
Baptist
2021 count
26
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
26
3.0%
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
19
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
19
2.2%
+1.0pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
16
% of total
1.9%
Change from 2016
+0.4pp
16
1.9%
+0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+153
+15.5pp
Western Catholic
+27
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-27
-7.2pp
Uniting Church
-20
-3.6pp
Not stated
-15
-2.7pp
Baptist
0
-0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+1.0pp
Presbyterian
+5
+0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Windella. 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 | 266 | 31.0% | 38.1% | 113 | 15.5% | 24.0% | +153 | +15.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 257 | 29.9% | 22.9% | 230 | 31.6% | 26.6% | +27 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 169 | 19.7% | 18.3% | 196 | 26.9% | 24.1% | -27 | -7.2pp |
| Uniting Church | 38 | 4.4% | 3.4% | 58 | 8.0% | 4.9% | -20 | -3.6pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 3.5% | 4.9% | 45 | 6.2% | 7.0% | -15 | -2.7pp |
| Baptist | 26 | 3.0% | 1.5% | 26 | 3.6% | 1.9% | 0 | -0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 19 | 2.2% | 2.1% | 9 | 1.2% | 2.2% | +10 | +1.0pp |
| Presbyterian | 16 | 1.9% | 2.2% | 11 | 1.5% | 3.0% | +5 | +0.4pp |
| Total | 859 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 729 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +130 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.