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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Wilga, accounting for 42.2% (27 people). This share was lower than Boyup Brook (S) (43.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 12 people and 15.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wilga - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wilga in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Boyup Brook (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wilga, with comparison markers for Boyup Brook (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+12
+15.9pp
Western Catholic
-4
-9.0pp
Data table
Religion for Wilga. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Boyup Brook (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Boyup Brook (S)% | Count | % | Boyup Brook (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 27 | 42.2% | 43.4% | 15 | 26.3% | 30.6% | +12 | +15.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 15.6% | 13.2% | 14 | 24.6% | 18.5% | -4 | -9.0pp |
| Total | 64 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +7 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.