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, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Ward, accounting for 28.4% (25 people). This share was lower than Murweh (S) (29%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which increased by 5 people, while its share fell by 38.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Ward - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Ward in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Murweh (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ward, with comparison markers for Murweh (S).
Western Catholic
2021 count
25
% of total
28.4%
Change from 2016
-
25
28.4%
-
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
19
% of total
21.6%
Change from 2016
-
19
21.6%
-
No Religion, so described
2021 count
16
% of total
18.2%
Change from 2016
-
16
18.2%
-
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
15.9%
Change from 2016
-
14
15.9%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
10
% of total
11.4%
Change from 2016
-38.6pp
10
11.4%
-38.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Uniting Church
+5
-38.6pp
Data table
Religion for Ward. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Murweh (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Murweh (S)% | Count | % | Murweh (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 25 | 28.4% | 29.0% | - | - | 33.9% | - | - |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 21.6% | 19.9% | - | - | 26.1% | - | - |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 18.2% | 26.6% | - | - | 16.0% | - | - |
| Not stated | 14 | 15.9% | 13.2% | - | - | 9.1% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 11.4% | 2.2% | 5 | 50.0% | 3.0% | +5 | -38.6pp |
| Total | 88 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +78 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.