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 Wallarobba, accounting for 34.3% (59 people). This share was lower than Dungog (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 15 people and 9.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wallarobba - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wallarobba in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dungog (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wallarobba, with comparison markers for Dungog (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2
+0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-15
-9.3pp
Western Catholic
+8
+4.5pp
Not stated
+12
+6.9pp
Data table
Religion for Wallarobba. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dungog (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dungog (A)% | Count | % | Dungog (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 59 | 34.3% | 37.3% | 57 | 33.7% | 23.8% | +2 | +0.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 38 | 22.1% | 24.6% | 53 | 31.4% | 30.7% | -15 | -9.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 16.9% | 17.5% | 21 | 12.4% | 18.0% | +8 | +4.5pp |
| Not stated | 18 | 10.5% | 5.7% | 6 | 3.6% | 9.1% | +12 | +6.9pp |
| Total | 172 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 169 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.