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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Waldegrave, accounting for 41.9% (13 people). This share was higher than Cabonne (A) (22.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 81 people and 4.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Waldegrave - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Waldegrave, with comparison markers for Cabonne (A).

Waldegrave
Cabonne (A)

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

13

% of total

41.9%

Change from 2016

+5.5pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

10

% of total

32.3%

Change from 2016

-4.5pp

Data table

Religion for Waldegrave. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).

Religion for Waldegrave. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
Religion for Waldegrave. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cabonne (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Cabonne (A)%Count%Cabonne (A)%Countpp
Anglican Church of Australia1341.9%22.6%9036.4%26.6%-77+5.5pp
Western Catholic1032.3%25.4%9136.8%27.9%-81-4.5pp
Total31100.0%100.0%247100.0%100.0%-2160.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.