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 Waukivory, accounting for 33.9% (39 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 27 people and 20.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Waukivory - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Waukivory in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Waukivory, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).

Waukivory
Mid-Coast (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

39

% of total

33.9%

Change from 2016

+20.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

26

% of total

22.6%

Change from 2016

-1.8pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

17

% of total

14.8%

Change from 2016

-14.1pp

Data table

Religion for Waukivory. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).

Religion for Waukivory. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Religion for Waukivory. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid-Coast (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Count%Mid-Coast (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described3933.9%36.2%1213.3%24.4%+27+20.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia2622.6%22.6%2224.4%28.6%+4-1.8pp
Western Catholic1714.8%16.7%2628.9%19.1%-9-14.1pp
Total115100.0%100.0%90100.0%100.0%+250.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.