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 Woods Point (Vic.) (part), accounting for 51.5% (17 people). This share was higher than Mansfield (S) (49%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 2 people and 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woods Point (Vic.) (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woods Point (Vic.) (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mansfield (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woods Point (Vic.) (part), with comparison markers for Mansfield (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
17
% of total
51.5%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
17
51.5%
+5.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
0
+5.6pp
Data table
Religion for Woods Point (Vic.) (part). 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 | 17 | 51.5% | 49.0% | 17 | 45.9% | 35.7% | 0 | +5.6pp |
| Total | 33 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 37 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.