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 Watheroo, accounting for 38% (54 people). This share was lower than Moora (S) (39.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 21 people and 8.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Watheroo - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Watheroo in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Moora (S) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Watheroo, with comparison markers for Moora (S).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+4
+8.9pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-21
-8.3pp
Western Catholic
-18
-7.8pp
Not stated
+5
+5.4pp
Data table
Religion for Watheroo. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Moora (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Moora (S)% | Count | % | Moora (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 54 | 38.0% | 39.4% | 50 | 29.1% | 27.6% | +4 | +8.9pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 22.5% | 16.9% | 53 | 30.8% | 24.9% | -21 | -8.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 22 | 15.5% | 19.2% | 40 | 23.3% | 23.6% | -18 | -7.8pp |
| Not stated | 20 | 14.1% | 13.4% | 15 | 8.7% | 11.3% | +5 | +5.4pp |
| Total | 142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 172 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -30 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.