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 Wilcannia, accounting for 32% (232 people). This share was lower than Central Darling (A) (35.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 131 people and 18.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wilcannia - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wilcannia in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Central Darling (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wilcannia, with comparison markers for Central Darling (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
232
% of total
32.0%
Change from 2016
+18.5pp
232
32.0%
+18.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
205
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
-13.8pp
205
28.3%
-13.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
189
% of total
26.1%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
189
26.1%
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
63
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-3.7pp
63
8.7%
-3.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+131
+18.5pp
Western Catholic
-110
-13.8pp
Not stated
+23
+3.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-30
-3.7pp
Data table
Religion for Wilcannia. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Central Darling (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Central Darling (A)% | Count | % | Central Darling (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 232 | 32.0% | 35.9% | 101 | 13.5% | 22.4% | +131 | +18.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 205 | 28.3% | 22.4% | 315 | 42.1% | 29.2% | -110 | -13.8pp |
| Not stated | 189 | 26.1% | 22.0% | 166 | 22.2% | 23.0% | +23 | +3.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 63 | 8.7% | 10.9% | 93 | 12.4% | 13.9% | -30 | -3.7pp |
| Total | 724 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 749 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -25 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.