Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Willina, accounting for 35.1% (26 people). This share was lower than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 8 people and 1.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Willina - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Willina in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Willina, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+8
+1.8pp
Western Catholic
+5
+1.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-7
-20.0pp
Not stated
+6
+6.1pp
Data table
Religion for Willina. 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 | 26 | 35.1% | 36.2% | 18 | 33.3% | 24.4% | +8 | +1.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 16 | 21.6% | 16.7% | 11 | 20.4% | 19.1% | +5 | +1.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 14 | 18.9% | 22.6% | 21 | 38.9% | 28.6% | -7 | -20.0pp |
| Not stated | 10 | 13.5% | 8.2% | 4 | 7.4% | 9.0% | +6 | +6.1pp |
| Total | 74 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 54 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +20 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.