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 Wherrol Flat, accounting for 39.8% (130 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 30 people and 7.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wherrol Flat - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wherrol Flat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wherrol Flat, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
130
% of total
39.8%
Change from 2016
+7.9pp
130
39.8%
+7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
78
% of total
23.9%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
78
23.9%
+4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
36
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
36
11.0%
-5.9pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
9.2%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
30
9.2%
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
17
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-2.8pp
17
5.2%
-2.8pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
12
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
12
3.7%
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
3.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
10
3.1%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+30
+7.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+17
+4.4pp
Western Catholic
-17
-5.9pp
Not stated
-8
-2.9pp
Uniting Church
-8
-2.8pp
Presbyterian
+1
+0.2pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Wherrol Flat. 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 | 130 | 39.8% | 36.2% | 100 | 31.9% | 24.4% | +30 | +7.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 78 | 23.9% | 22.6% | 61 | 19.5% | 28.6% | +17 | +4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 36 | 11.0% | 16.7% | 53 | 16.9% | 19.1% | -17 | -5.9pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 9.2% | 8.2% | 38 | 12.1% | 9.0% | -8 | -2.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 17 | 5.2% | 3.9% | 25 | 8.0% | 5.4% | -8 | -2.8pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 3.7% | 3.0% | 11 | 3.5% | 3.9% | +1 | +0.2pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 3.1% | 2.2% | 14 | 4.5% | 2.1% | -4 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 327 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 313 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.