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 Wallangarra, accounting for 38.1% (162 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 52 people and 14.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wallangarra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wallangarra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wallangarra, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
162
% of total
38.1%
Change from 2016
+14.9pp
162
38.1%
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
74
% of total
17.4%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
74
17.4%
-6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
71
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-5.4pp
71
16.7%
-5.4pp
Not stated
2021 count
42
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
42
9.9%
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
29
% of total
6.8%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
29
6.8%
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
20
% of total
4.7%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
20
4.7%
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
12
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
+1.7pp
12
2.8%
+1.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+52
+14.9pp
Western Catholic
-38
-6.2pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-34
-5.4pp
Not stated
-7
-0.4pp
Presbyterian
-1
+0.5pp
Uniting Church
-6
-0.8pp
Christianity, nfd
+7
+1.7pp
Data table
Religion for Wallangarra. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Southern Downs (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | % | Southern Downs (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 162 | 38.1% | 31.4% | 110 | 23.2% | 22.2% | +52 | +14.9pp |
| Western Catholic | 74 | 17.4% | 21.7% | 112 | 23.6% | 25.0% | -38 | -6.2pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 71 | 16.7% | 17.3% | 105 | 22.1% | 21.1% | -34 | -5.4pp |
| Not stated | 42 | 9.9% | 9.6% | 49 | 10.3% | 8.6% | -7 | -0.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 29 | 6.8% | 2.9% | 30 | 6.3% | 3.6% | -1 | +0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 20 | 4.7% | 5.7% | 26 | 5.5% | 7.0% | -6 | -0.8pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 12 | 2.8% | 3.0% | 5 | 1.1% | 3.0% | +7 | +1.7pp |
| Total | 425 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 475 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -50 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.