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 Wellstead, accounting for 38% (27 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 13 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wellstead - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wellstead in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wellstead, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
+14.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-13
-13.4pp
Not stated
+10
+14.6pp
Data table
Religion for Wellstead. 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 | 27 | 38.0% | 50.1% | 19 | 23.2% | 37.8% | +8 | +14.8pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 18.3% | 11.8% | 26 | 31.7% | 16.6% | -13 | -13.4pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 18.3% | 7.8% | 3 | 3.7% | 9.9% | +10 | +14.6pp |
| Total | 71 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 82 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -11 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.