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 Wistow, accounting for 47.3% (134 people). This share was lower than Mount Barker (DC) (53.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Pentecostal, nfd, which increased by 27 people and 9.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wistow - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wistow in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Barker (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wistow, with comparison markers for Mount Barker (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
134
% of total
47.3%
Change from 2016
+5.3pp
134
47.3%
+5.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
33
% of total
11.7%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
33
11.7%
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+9.5pp
30
10.6%
+9.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
29
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
29
10.2%
-0.9pp
Lutheran
2021 count
27
% of total
9.5%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
27
9.5%
-0.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
12
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
12
4.2%
-8.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
11
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
+0.8pp
11
3.9%
+0.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+24
+5.3pp
Western Catholic
+4
+0.6pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+27
+9.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-0.9pp
Lutheran
+1
-0.4pp
Not stated
-21
-8.4pp
Christianity, nfd
+3
+0.8pp
Data table
Religion for Wistow. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Barker (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Barker (DC)% | Count | % | Mount Barker (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 134 | 47.3% | 53.4% | 110 | 42.0% | 40.6% | +24 | +5.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 33 | 11.7% | 10.0% | 29 | 11.1% | 12.0% | +4 | +0.6pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 30 | 10.6% | 1.4% | 3 | 1.1% | 1.3% | +27 | +9.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 29 | 10.2% | 7.2% | 29 | 11.1% | 10.5% | 0 | -0.9pp |
| Lutheran | 27 | 9.5% | 4.6% | 26 | 9.9% | 6.0% | +1 | -0.4pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 4.2% | 6.1% | 33 | 12.6% | 8.6% | -21 | -8.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 3.9% | 3.1% | 8 | 3.1% | 3.5% | +3 | +0.8pp |
| Total | 283 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 262 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.