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 Wongamine, accounting for 44.4% (16 people). This share was higher than Goomalling (S) (37.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which increased by 5 people and 14.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wongamine - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wongamine in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Goomalling (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wongamine, with comparison markers for Goomalling (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
+1.2pp
Not stated
+3
+9.0pp
Data table
Religion for Wongamine. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Goomalling (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Goomalling (S)% | Count | % | Goomalling (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 44.4% | 37.8% | 16 | 43.2% | 27.6% | 0 | +1.2pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 30.6% | 12.1% | 8 | 21.6% | 10.0% | +3 | +9.0pp |
| Total | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -1 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.