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, 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 No religion, which increased by 12 people and 12.5 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Ward, with comparison markers for Murweh (S).
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Not stated
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
+4
-1.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-9
-18.4pp
No Religion, so described
+12
+12.5pp
Not stated
+11
+11.6pp
Uniting Church
+1
-1.5pp
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% | 21 | 30.0% | 33.9% | +4 | -1.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 19 | 21.6% | 19.9% | 28 | 40.0% | 26.1% | -9 | -18.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 16 | 18.2% | 26.6% | 4 | 5.7% | 16.0% | +12 | +12.5pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 15.9% | 13.2% | 3 | 4.3% | 9.1% | +11 | +11.6pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 11.4% | 2.2% | 9 | 12.9% | 3.0% | +1 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 88 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 70 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +18 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.