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 Wall Flat (part), accounting for 66% (35 people). This share was higher than Mid Murray (DC) (45.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 11 people and 7.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wall Flat (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wall Flat (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mid Murray (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wall Flat (part), with comparison markers for Mid Murray (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
35
% of total
66.0%
Change from 2016
+36.1pp
35
66.0%
+36.1pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
+36.1pp
Data table
Religion for Wall Flat (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mid Murray (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | % | Mid Murray (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 35 | 66.0% | 45.9% | 26 | 29.9% | 34.4% | +9 | +36.1pp |
| Total | 53 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 87 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -34 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.