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 Wallabi Point, accounting for 39.4% (368 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 172 people and 11.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wallabi Point - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wallabi Point in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wallabi Point, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
368
% of total
39.4%
Change from 2016
+11.1pp
368
39.4%
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
174
% of total
18.6%
Change from 2016
-6.0pp
174
18.6%
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
146
% of total
15.6%
Change from 2016
-7.5pp
146
15.6%
-7.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
104
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
104
11.1%
+7.1pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
35
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
35
3.7%
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
29
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
29
3.1%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
24
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
24
2.6%
-1.9pp
Baptist
2021 count
16
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
16
1.7%
-0.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
14
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
14
1.5%
-0.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+172
+11.1pp
Western Catholic
+4
-6.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-7.5pp
Not stated
+76
+7.1pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
-0.3pp
Presbyterian
+11
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-7
-1.9pp
Baptist
+1
-0.5pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+3
-0.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wallabi Point. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | % | Mid-Coast (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 368 | 39.4% | 36.2% | 196 | 28.3% | 24.4% | +172 | +11.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 174 | 18.6% | 16.7% | 170 | 24.6% | 19.1% | +4 | -6.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 146 | 15.6% | 22.6% | 160 | 23.1% | 28.6% | -14 | -7.5pp |
| Not stated | 104 | 11.1% | 8.2% | 28 | 4.0% | 9.0% | +76 | +7.1pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 35 | 3.7% | 2.2% | 28 | 4.0% | 2.1% | +7 | -0.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 29 | 3.1% | 3.0% | 18 | 2.6% | 3.9% | +11 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 24 | 2.6% | 3.9% | 31 | 4.5% | 5.4% | -7 | -1.9pp |
| Baptist | 16 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 15 | 2.2% | 2.1% | +1 | -0.5pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 14 | 1.5% | 0.7% | 11 | 1.6% | 0.6% | +3 | -0.1pp |
| Total | 934 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 692 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +242 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.