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 Walmsley, accounting for 41.2% (14 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 4 people and 13.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Walmsley - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Walmsley in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walmsley, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
14
% of total
41.2%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
14
41.2%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-3
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Walmsley. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Albany (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | % | Albany (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 14 | 41.2% | 50.1% | 17 | 40.5% | 37.8% | -3 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 34 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.