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 Wanganella, accounting for 38.3% (23 people). This share was higher than Edward River (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,712 people, while its share rose by 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wanganella - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wanganella in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Edward River (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wanganella, with comparison markers for Edward River (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
23
% of total
38.3%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
23
38.3%
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
28.3%
Change from 2016
+7.3pp
17
28.3%
+7.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
12
20.0%
+9.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,712
+11.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1,334
+7.3pp
Not stated
-673
+9.4pp
Data table
Religion for Wanganella. 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 | 23 | 38.3% | 37.3% | 1,735 | 27.0% | 26.6% | -1,712 | +11.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 28.3% | 14.5% | 1,351 | 21.0% | 17.3% | -1,334 | +7.3pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 20.0% | 10.2% | 685 | 10.6% | 11.6% | -673 | +9.4pp |
| Total | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 6,436 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6,376 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.