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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Winnaleah, accounting for 53.5% (115 people). This share was higher than Dorset (M) (46.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 27 people and 12.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Winnaleah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Winnaleah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Winnaleah, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+11.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-27
-12.3pp
Not stated
+7
+3.4pp
Data table
Religion for Winnaleah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dorset (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 115 | 53.5% | 46.8% | 92 | 42.4% | 34.4% | +23 | +11.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 31 | 14.4% | 19.7% | 58 | 26.7% | 27.1% | -27 | -12.3pp |
| Not stated | 29 | 13.5% | 9.5% | 22 | 10.1% | 9.6% | +7 | +3.4pp |
| Total | 215 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 217 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -2 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.