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 Wirrimah, accounting for 31.3% (20 people). This share was higher than Hilltops (A) (25.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 5,856 people and 0.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Wirrimah - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Wirrimah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Wirrimah, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).

Wirrimah
Hilltops (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

20

% of total

31.3%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

14

% of total

21.9%

Change from 2016

+11.5pp

Data table

Religion for Wirrimah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).

Religion for Wirrimah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
Religion for Wirrimah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Hilltops (A)%Count%Hilltops (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described2031.3%25.5%5,87631.9%15.8%-5,856-0.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia1421.9%20.8%1,91010.4%25.9%-1,896+11.5pp
Total64100.0%100.0%18,420100.0%100.0%-18,3560.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.