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 Woolnorth, accounting for 38.2% (60 people). This share was lower than Circular Head (M) (45%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 35 people and 6.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woolnorth - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woolnorth in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Circular Head (M) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woolnorth, with comparison markers for Circular Head (M).
Not stated
2021 count
65
% of total
41.4%
Change from 2016
+36.4pp
65
41.4%
+36.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
60
% of total
38.2%
Change from 2016
+6.9pp
60
38.2%
+6.9pp
Islam
2021 count
28
% of total
17.8%
Change from 2016
-
28
17.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+61
+36.4pp
No Religion, so described
+35
+6.9pp
Data table
Religion for Woolnorth. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Circular Head (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | % | Circular Head (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 65 | 41.4% | 10.5% | 4 | 5.0% | 10.3% | +61 | +36.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 60 | 38.2% | 45.0% | 25 | 31.3% | 32.8% | +35 | +6.9pp |
| Islam | 28 | 17.8% | 1.7% | - | - | 0.1% | - | - |
| Total | 157 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 80 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +77 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.