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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Wimbledon, accounting for 32.9% (28 people). This share was higher than Bathurst Regional (A) (28.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 128 people, while its share rose by 3.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Wimbledon - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Wimbledon in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Bathurst Regional (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Wimbledon, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).

Wimbledon
Bathurst Regional (A)

Western Catholic

2021 count

28

% of total

32.9%

Change from 2016

+11.4pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

26

% of total

30.6%

Change from 2016

+3.4pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

18

% of total

21.2%

Change from 2016

-3.0pp

Data table

Religion for Wimbledon. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).

Religion for Wimbledon. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
Religion for Wimbledon. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Bathurst Regional (A)%Count%Bathurst Regional (A)%Countpp
Western Catholic2832.9%28.4%12221.5%31.1%-94+11.4pp
No Religion, so described2630.6%32.4%15427.2%22.4%-128+3.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia1821.2%15.7%13724.2%19.1%-119-3.0pp
Total85100.0%100.0%567100.0%100.0%-4820.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.