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 Woottating, accounting for 29.2% (21 people). This share was lower than Northam (S) (41.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 2 people, while its share fell by 4.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Woottating - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Woottating in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northam (S) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Woottating, with comparison markers for Northam (S).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
21
% of total
29.2%
Change from 2016
-4.1pp
21
29.2%
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
17
% of total
23.6%
Change from 2016
-4.5pp
17
23.6%
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
16
% of total
22.2%
Change from 2016
-5.9pp
16
22.2%
-5.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+2
-4.1pp
Western Catholic
+1
-4.5pp
Anglican Church of Australia
0
-5.9pp
Data table
Religion for Woottating. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northam (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | % | Northam (S)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 21 | 29.2% | 41.6% | 19 | 33.3% | 29.2% | +2 | -4.1pp |
| Western Catholic | 17 | 23.6% | 17.1% | 16 | 28.1% | 20.2% | +1 | -4.5pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 16 | 22.2% | 12.5% | 16 | 28.1% | 18.0% | 0 | -5.9pp |
| Total | 72 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.