Newstead · Urban Centre

Religion in Newstead

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

A staggering 61.7% of people in Newstead report having no religion. This is one of the highest proportions for any similar area, far exceeding both the Victorian and national figures.

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📍 Newstead, Urban Centre

Religious affiliation

The mix of religions, and people with no religion.

The number of people with no religion rose 33 points since 2011 to reach 61.7%, while 28% of the community identifies with a Christian faith.

61.7% ▲ +116.4%

Higher than 99% of urban centre areas.

  • 2011: 28.5%
  • 2016: 31.8%
  • 2021: 61.7%

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

Religious affiliation

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In Newstead, No religion is the majority at 62%; Christianity is next at 28%.

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 Newstead [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/ucl/UCL221054/newstead/topic/religion