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 Wooragee, accounting for 56% (182 people). This share was higher than Indigo (S) (47.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 57 people and 19.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Wooragee - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Wooragee in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Indigo (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Wooragee, with comparison markers for Indigo (S).

Wooragee
Indigo (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

182

% of total

56.0%

Change from 2016

+19.5pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

50

% of total

15.4%

Change from 2016

-7.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

34

% of total

10.5%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

21

% of total

6.5%

Change from 2016

-2.9pp

Not stated

2021 count

13

% of total

4.0%

Change from 2016

-6.2pp

Data table

Religion for Wooragee. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).

Religion for Wooragee. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
Religion for Wooragee. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Indigo (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Indigo (S)%Count%Indigo (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described18256.0%47.2%12536.5%33.1%+57+19.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia5015.4%13.4%7822.8%18.6%-28-7.4pp
Western Catholic3410.5%17.5%3811.1%20.7%-4-0.6pp
Uniting Church216.5%4.3%329.4%6.4%-11-2.9pp
Not stated134.0%8.0%3510.2%9.3%-22-6.2pp
Total325100.0%100.0%342100.0%100.0%-170.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.