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 Lower Wilmot, accounting for 54.9% (79 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 36 people and 18.5 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Lower Wilmot - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Lower Wilmot in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Kentish (M) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Lower Wilmot, with comparison markers for Kentish (M).

Lower Wilmot
Kentish (M)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

79

% of total

54.9%

Change from 2016

+18.5pp

Not stated

2021 count

18

% of total

12.5%

Change from 2016

-7.8pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

15

% of total

10.4%

Change from 2016

-3.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

10

% of total

6.9%

Change from 2016

+3.5pp

Data table

Religion for Lower Wilmot. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).

Religion for Lower Wilmot. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Religion for Lower Wilmot. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Category20212016Change
Count%Kentish (M)%Count%Kentish (M)%Countpp
No Religion, so described7954.9%51.9%4336.4%37.7%+36+18.5pp
Not stated1812.5%10.0%2420.3%10.8%-6-7.8pp
Anglican Church of Australia1510.4%11.4%1613.6%17.0%-1-3.2pp
Western Catholic106.9%8.1%43.4%11.5%+6+3.5pp
Total144100.0%100.0%118100.0%100.0%+260.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.