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, 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 Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 18 people and 13.1 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wimbledon, with comparison markers for Bathurst Regional (A).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+1
+7.2pp
No Religion, so described
+11
+16.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-18
-13.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wimbledon. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Bathurst Regional (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | % | Bathurst Regional (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 28 | 32.9% | 28.4% | 27 | 25.7% | 31.1% | +1 | +7.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 26 | 30.6% | 32.4% | 15 | 14.3% | 22.4% | +11 | +16.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 18 | 21.2% | 15.7% | 36 | 34.3% | 19.1% | -18 | -13.1pp |
| Total | 85 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 105 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.