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 Wootton, accounting for 36.8% (84 people). This share was higher than Mid-Coast (A) (36.2%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 18 people and 2.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wootton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wootton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid-Coast (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wootton, with comparison markers for Mid-Coast (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+2.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
-3.9pp
Not stated
+25
+9.7pp
Western Catholic
-6
-5.7pp
Data table
Religion for Wootton. 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 | 84 | 36.8% | 36.2% | 66 | 34.2% | 24.4% | +18 | +2.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 42 | 18.4% | 22.6% | 43 | 22.3% | 28.6% | -1 | -3.9pp |
| Not stated | 40 | 17.5% | 8.2% | 15 | 7.8% | 9.0% | +25 | +9.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 14.5% | 16.7% | 39 | 20.2% | 19.1% | -6 | -5.7pp |
| Total | 228 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 193 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +35 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.