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 Weilmoringle, accounting for 34.7% (25 people). This share was higher than Brewarrina (A) (17.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 13 people and 17.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Weilmoringle - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Weilmoringle in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Brewarrina (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Weilmoringle, with comparison markers for Brewarrina (A).
Western Catholic
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-13
-17.4pp
No Religion, so described
0
+0.4pp
Not stated
+9
+12.7pp
Data table
Religion for Weilmoringle. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Brewarrina (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Brewarrina (A)% | Count | % | Brewarrina (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 34.7% | 17.3% | 38 | 52.1% | 26.6% | -13 | -17.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 20 | 27.8% | 36.7% | 20 | 27.4% | 28.8% | 0 | +0.4pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 25.0% | 16.9% | 9 | 12.3% | 13.8% | +9 | +12.7pp |
| Total | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 73 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.