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 Wanganella, accounting for 38.3% (23 people). This share was higher than Edward River (A) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 6 people, while its share rose by 1.6 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wanganella, with comparison markers for Edward River (A).
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
-3
+8.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
+1.6pp
Not stated
0
+6.0pp
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% | 26 | 30.2% | 26.6% | -3 | +8.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 28.3% | 14.5% | 23 | 26.7% | 17.3% | -6 | +1.6pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 20.0% | 10.2% | 12 | 14.0% | 11.6% | 0 | +6.0pp |
| Total | 60 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -26 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.