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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Wombat, accounting for 28.4% (77 people). This share was lower than Hilltops (A) (29.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Islam, which increased by 21 people and 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wombat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wombat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hilltops (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wombat, with comparison markers for Hilltops (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
77
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
-13.9pp
77
28.4%
-13.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
61
% of total
22.5%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
61
22.5%
-4.1pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
52
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+4.3pp
52
19.2%
+4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
27
% of total
10.0%
Change from 2016
+2.3pp
27
10.0%
+2.3pp
Islam
2021 count
24
% of total
8.9%
Change from 2016
+7.5pp
24
8.9%
+7.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-17
-13.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+2
-4.1pp
No Religion, so described
+19
+4.3pp
Not stated
+10
+2.3pp
Islam
+21
+7.5pp
Data table
Religion for Wombat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hilltops (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | % | Hilltops (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 77 | 28.4% | 29.9% | 94 | 42.3% | 34.5% | -17 | -13.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 61 | 22.5% | 20.8% | 59 | 26.6% | 25.9% | +2 | -4.1pp |
| No Religion, so described | 52 | 19.2% | 25.5% | 33 | 14.9% | 15.8% | +19 | +4.3pp |
| Not stated | 27 | 10.0% | 8.7% | 17 | 7.7% | 8.2% | +10 | +2.3pp |
| Islam | 24 | 8.9% | 2.7% | 3 | 1.4% | 1.5% | +21 | +7.5pp |
| Total | 271 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 222 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +49 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.