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 Willyung, accounting for 43.4% (271 people). This share was lower than Albany (C) (50.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 89 people and 12.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Willyung - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Willyung in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Albany (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Willyung, with comparison markers for Albany (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
271
% of total
43.4%
Change from 2016
+12.4pp
271
43.4%
+12.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
91
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
91
14.6%
-1.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
64
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
64
10.3%
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
47
% of total
7.5%
Change from 2016
+1.9pp
47
7.5%
+1.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
5.4%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
34
5.4%
-2.9pp
Free Reformed
2021 count
22
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
22
3.5%
-0.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
19
% of total
3.0%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
19
3.0%
-2.3pp
Reformed
2021 count
14
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
14
2.2%
+1.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
14
2.2%
-4.6pp
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
10
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
10
1.6%
+1.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+89
+12.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-1.7pp
Western Catholic
-3
-1.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+14
+1.9pp
Not stated
-15
-2.9pp
Free Reformed
-3
-0.8pp
Baptist
-12
-2.3pp
Reformed
+11
+1.7pp
Uniting Church
-26
-4.6pp
Seventh-day Adventist
+7
+1.1pp
Data table
Religion for Willyung. 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 | 271 | 43.4% | 50.1% | 182 | 31.0% | 37.8% | +89 | +12.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 91 | 14.6% | 11.8% | 96 | 16.3% | 16.6% | -5 | -1.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 64 | 10.3% | 10.4% | 67 | 11.4% | 12.8% | -3 | -1.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 47 | 7.5% | 4.8% | 33 | 5.6% | 4.1% | +14 | +1.9pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 5.4% | 7.8% | 49 | 8.3% | 9.9% | -15 | -2.9pp |
| Free Reformed | 22 | 3.5% | 1.0% | 25 | 4.3% | 1.3% | -3 | -0.8pp |
| Baptist | 19 | 3.0% | 3.1% | 31 | 5.3% | 3.2% | -12 | -2.3pp |
| Reformed | 14 | 2.2% | 0.3% | 3 | 0.5% | 0.2% | +11 | +1.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 40 | 6.8% | 4.0% | -26 | -4.6pp |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 10 | 1.6% | 0.4% | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% | +7 | +1.1pp |
| Total | 624 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 588 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +36 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.