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 Wildwood, accounting for 29.3% (72 people). This share was higher than Hume (C) (24.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 49 people and 12.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wildwood - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wildwood in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Hume (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wildwood, with comparison markers for Hume (C).
Western Catholic
2021 count
72
% of total
29.3%
Change from 2016
+12.5pp
72
29.3%
+12.5pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
57
% of total
23.2%
Change from 2016
-16.9pp
57
23.2%
-16.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
55
% of total
22.4%
Change from 2016
+18.0pp
55
22.4%
+18.0pp
Islam
2021 count
25
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-
25
10.2%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
13
% of total
5.3%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
13
5.3%
-7.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+49
+12.5pp
No Religion, so described
+2
-16.9pp
Not stated
+49
+18.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-7.8pp
Data table
Religion for Wildwood. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Hume (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Hume (C)% | Count | % | Hume (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 72 | 29.3% | 24.9% | 23 | 16.8% | 29.0% | +49 | +12.5pp |
| No Religion, so described | 57 | 23.2% | 19.0% | 55 | 40.1% | 17.0% | +2 | -16.9pp |
| Not stated | 55 | 22.4% | 6.2% | 6 | 4.4% | 8.2% | +49 | +18.0pp |
| Islam | 25 | 10.2% | 18.9% | - | - | 16.5% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 13 | 5.3% | 3.5% | 18 | 13.1% | 5.5% | -5 | -7.8pp |
| Total | 246 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +109 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.