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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Wolfang, accounting for 25.6% (21 people). This share was higher than Isaac (R) (10.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 9 people and 7.7 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Wolfang - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Wolfang in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Isaac (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Wolfang, with comparison markers for Isaac (R).

Wolfang
Isaac (R)

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

21

% of total

25.6%

Change from 2016

+3.9pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

16

% of total

19.5%

Change from 2016

-7.7pp

Not stated

2021 count

15

% of total

18.3%

Change from 2016

+8.5pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

12

% of total

14.6%

Change from 2016

-0.6pp

Data table

Religion for Wolfang. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).

Religion for Wolfang. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Religion for Wolfang. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Isaac (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Isaac (R)%Count%Isaac (R)%Countpp
Anglican Church of Australia2125.6%10.7%2021.7%16.7%+1+3.9pp
Western Catholic1619.5%18.8%2527.2%25.9%-9-7.7pp
Not stated1518.3%22.0%99.8%15.6%+6+8.5pp
No Religion, so described1214.6%35.2%1415.2%22.3%-2-0.6pp
Total82100.0%100.0%92100.0%100.0%-100.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.