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 Wilmington (part), accounting for 37.8% (246 people). This share was lower than Mount Remarkable (DC) (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 86 people and 10.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wilmington (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wilmington (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Remarkable (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wilmington (part), with comparison markers for Mount Remarkable (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
246
% of total
37.8%
Change from 2016
+10.5pp
246
37.8%
+10.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
99
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
99
15.2%
+4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
78
% of total
12.0%
Change from 2016
-3.4pp
78
12.0%
-3.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
72
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
72
11.1%
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
69
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
-5.8pp
69
10.6%
-5.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
36
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
36
5.5%
-1.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
21
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
21
3.2%
-0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+86
+10.5pp
Not stated
+36
+4.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-3.4pp
Western Catholic
-19
-4.4pp
Uniting Church
-27
-5.8pp
Christianity, nfd
-4
-1.3pp
Lutheran
-2
-0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Wilmington (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Mount Remarkable (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Mount Remarkable (DC)% | Count | % | Mount Remarkable (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 246 | 37.8% | 40.1% | 160 | 27.3% | 31.1% | +86 | +10.5pp |
| Not stated | 99 | 15.2% | 10.7% | 63 | 10.8% | 9.3% | +36 | +4.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 78 | 12.0% | 9.5% | 90 | 15.4% | 11.5% | -12 | -3.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 72 | 11.1% | 12.5% | 91 | 15.5% | 13.9% | -19 | -4.4pp |
| Uniting Church | 69 | 10.6% | 14.3% | 96 | 16.4% | 19.1% | -27 | -5.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 36 | 5.5% | 2.4% | 40 | 6.8% | 3.1% | -4 | -1.3pp |
| Lutheran | 21 | 3.2% | 5.4% | 23 | 3.9% | 6.4% | -2 | -0.7pp |
| Total | 650 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 586 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +64 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.