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 Weeroona Island, accounting for 46.4% (51 people). This share was higher than Mount Remarkable (DC) (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 14 people and 13.4 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Weeroona Island - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Weeroona Island in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Remarkable (DC) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Weeroona Island, with comparison markers for Mount Remarkable (DC).

Weeroona Island
Mount Remarkable (DC)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

51

% of total

46.4%

Change from 2016

+13.4pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

27

% of total

24.5%

Change from 2016

+3.1pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

15

% of total

13.6%

Change from 2016

+3.8pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

12

% of total

10.9%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Data table

Religion for Weeroona Island. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Remarkable (DC).

Religion for Weeroona Island. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Remarkable (DC).
Religion for Weeroona Island. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Remarkable (DC).
Category20212016Change
Count%Mount Remarkable (DC)%Count%Mount Remarkable (DC)%Countpp
No Religion, so described5146.4%40.1%3733.0%31.1%+14+13.4pp
Western Catholic2724.5%12.5%2421.4%13.9%+3+3.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia1513.6%9.5%119.8%11.5%+4+3.8pp
Uniting Church1210.9%14.3%1311.6%19.1%-1-0.7pp
Total110100.0%100.0%112100.0%100.0%-20.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.