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 Wandook, accounting for 33.3% (11 people). This share was lower than Edward River (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 4 people and 6.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wandook - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wandook in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Edward River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wandook, with comparison markers for Edward River (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
11
% of total
33.3%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
11
33.3%
+4.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
30.3%
Change from 2016
+5.9pp
10
30.3%
+5.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1
+4.0pp
Western Catholic
0
+5.9pp
Data table
Religion for Wandook. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Edward River (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | % | Edward River (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 11 | 33.3% | 37.3% | 12 | 29.3% | 26.6% | -1 | +4.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 30.3% | 21.7% | 10 | 24.4% | 24.2% | 0 | +5.9pp |
| Total | 33 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 41 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.