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 Wahgunyah, accounting for 38.8% (407 people). This share was lower than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 376 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wahgunyah - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wahgunyah in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wahgunyah, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
407
% of total
38.8%
Change from 2016
+8.7pp
407
38.8%
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
272
% of total
25.9%
Change from 2016
+12.3pp
272
25.9%
+12.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
162
% of total
15.4%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
162
15.4%
-0.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
73
% of total
7.0%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
73
7.0%
+1.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
40
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
40
3.8%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
38
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-25.5pp
38
3.6%
-25.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
1.0%
Change from 2016
-
11
1.0%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+376
+8.7pp
Western Catholic
+258
+12.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+146
-0.1pp
Not stated
+67
+1.2pp
Uniting Church
+8
-25.5pp
Data table
Religion for Wahgunyah. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | % | Indigo (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 407 | 38.8% | 47.2% | 31 | 30.1% | 33.1% | +376 | +8.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 272 | 25.9% | 17.5% | 14 | 13.6% | 20.7% | +258 | +12.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 162 | 15.4% | 13.4% | 16 | 15.5% | 18.6% | +146 | -0.1pp |
| Not stated | 73 | 7.0% | 8.0% | 6 | 5.8% | 9.3% | +67 | +1.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 40 | 3.8% | 2.2% | - | - | 3.1% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 38 | 3.6% | 4.3% | 30 | 29.1% | 6.4% | +8 | -25.5pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 1.0% | 0.9% | - | - | 1.3% | - | - |
| Total | 1,049 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +946 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.