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 Whoota, accounting for 44.3% (27 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 5 people and 9.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Whoota - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Whoota in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Whoota, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
27
% of total
44.3%
Change from 2016
+5.5pp
27
44.3%
+5.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
21.3%
Change from 2016
+9.4pp
13
21.3%
+9.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+1
+5.5pp
Western Catholic
+5
+9.4pp
Data table
Religion for Whoota. 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 | 27 | 44.3% | 36.2% | 26 | 38.8% | 24.4% | +1 | +5.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 21.3% | 16.7% | 8 | 11.9% | 19.1% | +5 | +9.4pp |
| Total | 61 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 67 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -6 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.