Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Woodfield, accounting for 44.4% (28 people). This share was lower than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 13 people and 8.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woodfield - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woodfield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woodfield, with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+8.7pp
Not stated
+13
+15.9pp
Data table
Religion for Woodfield. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mansfield (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mansfield (S)% | Count | % | Mansfield (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 28 | 44.4% | 49.0% | 15 | 35.7% | 35.7% | +13 | +8.7pp |
| Not stated | 19 | 30.2% | 8.6% | 6 | 14.3% | 10.1% | +13 | +15.9pp |
| Total | 63 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 42 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.