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 Wilmot, accounting for 52.9% (148 people). This share was higher than Kentish (M) (51.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 31 people and 12.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Wilmot - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

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

Wilmot
Kentish (M)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

148

% of total

52.9%

Change from 2016

+12.4pp

Not stated

2021 count

37

% of total

13.2%

Change from 2016

-0.3pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

32

% of total

11.4%

Change from 2016

-4.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

17

% of total

6.1%

Change from 2016

-1.5pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

17

% of total

6.1%

Change from 2016

-1.9pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

10

% of total

3.6%

Change from 2016

-0.9pp

Data table

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

Religion for Wilmot. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Kentish (M).
Religion for 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 described14852.9%51.9%11740.5%37.7%+31+12.4pp
Not stated3713.2%10.0%3913.5%10.8%-2-0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia3211.4%11.4%4515.6%17.0%-13-4.2pp
Western Catholic176.1%8.1%227.6%11.5%-5-1.5pp
Uniting Church176.1%2.9%238.0%4.8%-6-1.9pp
Christianity, nfd103.6%3.7%134.5%3.4%-3-0.9pp
Total280100.0%100.0%289100.0%100.0%-90.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.