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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Wilsons Creek, accounting for 60.8% (282 people). This share was higher than Byron (A) (57.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 89 people and 16.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wilsons Creek - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wilsons Creek in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Byron (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wilsons Creek, with comparison markers for Byron (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
282
% of total
60.8%
Change from 2016
+16.7pp
282
60.8%
+16.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
86
% of total
18.5%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
86
18.5%
-8.4pp
Judaism
2021 count
24
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
24
5.2%
+2.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
13
2.8%
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
12
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
12
2.6%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+89
+16.7pp
Not stated
-32
-8.4pp
Judaism
+10
+2.0pp
Western Catholic
-18
-4.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Wilsons Creek. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Byron (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | % | Byron (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 282 | 60.8% | 57.7% | 193 | 44.1% | 46.3% | +89 | +16.7pp |
| Not stated | 86 | 18.5% | 11.9% | 118 | 26.9% | 15.6% | -32 | -8.4pp |
| Judaism | 24 | 5.2% | 1.2% | 14 | 3.2% | 0.9% | +10 | +2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 2.8% | 10.4% | 31 | 7.1% | 12.5% | -18 | -4.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 12 | 2.6% | 6.8% | 18 | 4.1% | 9.7% | -6 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 464 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 438 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +26 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.