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 Wonga Park (part), accounting for 44.7% (1,720 people). This share was higher than Manningham (C) (37%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,703 people, while its share fell by 1.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wonga Park (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wonga Park (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Manningham (C) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wonga Park (part), with comparison markers for Manningham (C).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
1,720
% of total
44.7%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
1,720
44.7%
-1.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
739
% of total
19.2%
Change from 2016
+3.0pp
739
19.2%
+3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
472
% of total
12.3%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
472
12.3%
-1.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
148
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-
148
3.8%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
133
% of total
3.5%
Change from 2016
-
133
3.5%
-
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
132
% of total
3.4%
Change from 2016
-12.8pp
132
3.4%
-12.8pp
Baptist
2021 count
80
% of total
2.1%
Change from 2016
-
80
2.1%
-
Presbyterian
2021 count
78
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
78
2.0%
-
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
77
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
-
77
2.0%
-
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
69
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-
69
1.8%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1,703
-1.2pp
Western Catholic
+733
+3.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+467
-1.2pp
Christianity, nfd
+126
-12.8pp
Data table
Religion for Wonga Park (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Manningham (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | % | Manningham (C)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 1,720 | 44.7% | 37.0% | 17 | 45.9% | 30.7% | +1,703 | -1.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 739 | 19.2% | 19.6% | 6 | 16.2% | 22.3% | +733 | +3.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 472 | 12.3% | 5.7% | 5 | 13.5% | 7.3% | +467 | -1.2pp |
| Not stated | 148 | 3.8% | 4.6% | - | - | 7.3% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 133 | 3.5% | 2.2% | - | - | 2.9% | - | - |
| Christianity, nfd | 132 | 3.4% | 3.0% | 6 | 16.2% | 2.7% | +126 | -12.8pp |
| Baptist | 80 | 2.1% | 2.5% | - | - | 2.3% | - | - |
| Presbyterian | 78 | 2.0% | 1.5% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 77 | 2.0% | 1.0% | - | - | 1.1% | - | - |
| Greek Orthodox | 69 | 1.8% | 7.9% | - | - | 8.1% | - | - |
| Total | 3,846 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3,809 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.