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, Seventh-day Adventist was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Warumungu, accounting for 33.8% (47 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (1.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Baptist, which decreased by 8 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Warumungu - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Warumungu in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barkly (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Warumungu, with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Seventh-day Adventist
2021 count
47
% of total
33.8%
Change from 2016
-
47
33.8%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
38
% of total
27.3%
Change from 2016
+3.1pp
38
27.3%
+3.1pp
Baptist
2021 count
19
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
-3.5pp
19
13.7%
-3.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
15
% of total
10.8%
Change from 2016
-17.2pp
15
10.8%
-17.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
12
8.6%
-0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
+3.1pp
Baptist
-8
-3.5pp
Not stated
-29
-17.2pp
Western Catholic
-2
-0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Warumungu. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Barkly (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | % | Barkly (R)% | Count | pp | |
| Seventh-day Adventist | 47 | 33.8% | 1.3% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 38 | 27.3% | 30.1% | 38 | 24.2% | 25.3% | 0 | +3.1pp |
| Baptist | 19 | 13.7% | 20.3% | 27 | 17.2% | 16.3% | -8 | -3.5pp |
| Not stated | 15 | 10.8% | 12.6% | 44 | 28.0% | 12.8% | -29 | -17.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 8.6% | 9.5% | 14 | 8.9% | 9.6% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Total | 139 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.