Meringo · Suburb / Locality

Religion in Meringo

What people believe — religious affiliation and those with no religion.

Nearly half of Meringo residents report having no religion, creating a community where secular views are more common than in most other parts of the country. This shift away from traditional faith is a defining feature of the area's social landscape.

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Religious affiliation

The mix of religions, and people with no religion.

About 46.9% of people here have no religion, which is far above the New South Wales figure of 33.2%. Christianity is the next most common faith at 39.9%, while there are no residents identifying with Islam, Hinduism, or Buddhism.

46.9% —

Higher than 70% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2016: 41.7%
  • 2021: 46.9%

Share of people reporting no religion (incl. secular and other spiritual beliefs).

Religious affiliation

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In Meringo, the largest group is No religion at 48%, followed by Christianity (41%) and Not stated (11%).

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Religion in Meringo [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL12587/meringo/topic/religion