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 Wirrabara, accounting for 44.9% (154 people). This share was higher than Mount Remarkable (DC) (40.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 25 people and 4.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wirrabara - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wirrabara in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Mount Remarkable (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wirrabara, with comparison markers for Mount Remarkable (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
154
% of total
44.9%
Change from 2016
+10.8pp
154
44.9%
+10.8pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
46
% of total
13.4%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
46
13.4%
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
44
% of total
12.8%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
44
12.8%
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
38
% of total
11.1%
Change from 2016
+1.3pp
38
11.1%
+1.3pp
Lutheran
2021 count
32
% of total
9.3%
Change from 2016
-3.2pp
32
9.3%
-3.2pp
Not stated
2021 count
21
% of total
6.1%
Change from 2016
-1.4pp
21
6.1%
-1.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+18
+10.8pp
Uniting Church
-25
-4.4pp
Western Catholic
-6
+0.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-1
+1.3pp
Lutheran
-18
-3.2pp
Not stated
-9
-1.4pp
Data table
Religion for Wirrabara. 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 | 154 | 44.9% | 40.1% | 136 | 34.1% | 31.1% | +18 | +10.8pp |
| Uniting Church | 46 | 13.4% | 14.3% | 71 | 17.8% | 19.1% | -25 | -4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 44 | 12.8% | 12.5% | 50 | 12.5% | 13.9% | -6 | +0.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 38 | 11.1% | 9.5% | 39 | 9.8% | 11.5% | -1 | +1.3pp |
| Lutheran | 32 | 9.3% | 5.4% | 50 | 12.5% | 6.4% | -18 | -3.2pp |
| Not stated | 21 | 6.1% | 10.7% | 30 | 7.5% | 9.3% | -9 | -1.4pp |
| Total | 343 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 399 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -56 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.