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 Walker Flat, accounting for 51.1% (46 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 16.1 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Walker Flat - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Walker Flat in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Walker Flat, with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).

Walker Flat
Mid Murray (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

46

% of total

51.1%

Change from 2016

+16.1pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

14

% of total

15.6%

Change from 2016

+1.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

11

% of total

12.2%

Change from 2016

-1.8pp

Data table

Religion for Walker Flat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).

Religion for Walker Flat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
Religion for Walker Flat. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mid Murray (DC)%Count%Mid Murray (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described4651.1%45.9%3535.0%34.4%+11+16.1pp
Western Catholic1415.6%7.3%1414.0%9.2%0+1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia1112.2%8.9%1414.0%10.0%-3-1.8pp
Total90100.0%100.0%100100.0%100.0%-100.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.