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 Way Way, accounting for 40.8% (113 people). This share was higher than Nambucca (A) (40.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Christianity, nfd, which increased by 10 people and 3.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Way Way - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Way Way in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Nambucca (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Way Way, with comparison markers for Nambucca (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
113
% of total
40.8%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
113
40.8%
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
40
% of total
14.4%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
40
14.4%
-4.3pp
Not stated
2021 count
38
% of total
13.7%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
38
13.7%
+0.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
8.7%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
24
8.7%
-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
14
% of total
5.1%
Change from 2016
+3.5pp
14
5.1%
+3.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+2.7pp
12
4.3%
+2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
11
% of total
4.0%
Change from 2016
+2.8pp
11
4.0%
+2.8pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+9
-1.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-6
-4.3pp
Not stated
+5
+0.3pp
Western Catholic
-4
-2.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+10
+3.5pp
Pentecostal, nfd
+8
+2.7pp
Uniting Church
+8
+2.8pp
Data table
Religion for Way Way. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Nambucca (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | % | Nambucca (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 113 | 40.8% | 40.4% | 104 | 42.3% | 29.2% | +9 | -1.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 40 | 14.4% | 15.8% | 46 | 18.7% | 21.7% | -6 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 38 | 13.7% | 9.5% | 33 | 13.4% | 10.5% | +5 | +0.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 8.7% | 17.2% | 28 | 11.4% | 19.4% | -4 | -2.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 14 | 5.1% | 1.9% | 4 | 1.6% | 2.2% | +10 | +3.5pp |
| Pentecostal, nfd | 12 | 4.3% | 1.0% | 4 | 1.6% | 0.7% | +8 | +2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 11 | 4.0% | 3.1% | 3 | 1.2% | 4.0% | +8 | +2.8pp |
| Total | 277 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 246 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +31 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.