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, Baptist was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Wutunugurra, accounting for 50% (68 people). This share was higher than Barkly (R) (20.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Christianity, nfd, which increased by 23 people and 17.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wutunugurra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wutunugurra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Barkly (R) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wutunugurra, with comparison markers for Barkly (R).
Baptist
Christianity, nfd
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Baptist
-11
+2.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+23
+17.5pp
Western Catholic
+11
+8.5pp
No Religion, so described
+6
+5.2pp
Data table
Religion for Wutunugurra. 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 | |
| Baptist | 68 | 50.0% | 20.3% | 79 | 47.9% | 16.3% | -11 | +2.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 27 | 19.9% | 4.9% | 4 | 2.4% | 2.1% | +23 | +17.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 14 | 10.3% | 9.5% | 3 | 1.8% | 9.6% | +11 | +8.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 12 | 8.8% | 30.1% | 6 | 3.6% | 25.3% | +6 | +5.2pp |
| Total | 136 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 165 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.