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 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 increased by 13 people and 30.8 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wialki (part), with comparison markers for Mount Marshall (S).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+13
+30.8pp
Western Catholic
0
-17.7pp
Data table
Religion for Wialki (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Marshall (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Marshall (S)% | Count | % | Mount Marshall (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 44.4% | 39.3% | 3 | 13.6% | 29.1% | +13 | +30.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 27.8% | 16.8% | 10 | 45.5% | 17.4% | 0 | -17.7pp |
| Total | 36 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 22 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +14 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.