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, 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
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Western Catholic
Christianity, nfd
Pentecostal, nfd
Uniting Church
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.