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, Lutheran was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Wallace Rockhole, accounting for 74.1% (60 people). This share was higher than MacDonnell (R) (38.5%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Lutheran, which decreased by 13 people, while its share rose by 3.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Wallace Rockhole - Total persons (Usual residence)

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

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Wallace Rockhole, with comparison markers for MacDonnell (R).

Wallace Rockhole
MacDonnell (R)

Lutheran

2021 count

60

% of total

74.1%

Change from 2016

+3.2pp

No Religion, so described

2021 count

21

% of total

25.9%

Change from 2016

+9.4pp

Data table

Religion for Wallace Rockhole. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).

Religion for Wallace Rockhole. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
Religion for Wallace Rockhole. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with MacDonnell (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%MacDonnell (R)%Count%MacDonnell (R)%Countpp
Lutheran6074.1%38.5%7370.9%36.1%-13+3.2pp
No Religion, so described2125.9%16.6%1716.5%8.7%+4+9.4pp
Total81100.0%100.0%103100.0%100.0%-220.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.