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 Wialki (part), accounting for 44.4% (16 people). This share was higher than Mount Marshall (S) (39.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 275 people, while its share rose by 14.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Wialki (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Wialki (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Marshall (S) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Wialki (part), with comparison markers for Mount Marshall (S).

Wialki (part)
Mount Marshall (S)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

16

% of total

44.4%

Change from 2016

+14.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

10

% of total

27.8%

Change from 2016

+12.4pp

Data table

Religion for Wialki (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Marshall (S).

Religion for Wialki (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Marshall (S).
Religion for Wialki (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Marshall (S).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mount Marshall (S)%Count%Mount Marshall (S)%Countpp
No Religion, so described1644.4%39.3%29130.2%29.1%-275+14.2pp
Western Catholic1027.8%16.8%14815.4%17.4%-138+12.4pp
Total36100.0%100.0%962100.0%100.0%-9260.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.