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 Wildash, accounting for 38.8% (26 people). This share was higher than Southern Downs (R) (31.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 15 people and 17.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wildash - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wildash in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Southern Downs (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wildash, with comparison markers for Southern Downs (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
26
% of total
38.8%
Change from 2016
+17.6pp
26
38.8%
+17.6pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
12
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-18.6pp
12
17.9%
-18.6pp
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2021 count
12
% of total
17.9%
Change from 2016
-
12
17.9%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+15
+17.6pp
Western Catholic
-7
-18.6pp
Data table
Religion for Wildash. 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 | 26 | 38.8% | 31.4% | 11 | 21.2% | 22.2% | +15 | +17.6pp |
| Western Catholic | 12 | 17.9% | 21.7% | 19 | 36.5% | 25.0% | -7 | -18.6pp |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | 12 | 17.9% | 0.3% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Total | 67 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 52 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +15 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.