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 Walkamin, accounting for 34.7% (189 people). This share was lower than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 33 people and 6.8 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Walkamin - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Walkamin in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walkamin, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
189
% of total
34.7%
Change from 2016
-6.8pp
189
34.7%
-6.8pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
104
% of total
19.1%
Change from 2016
+5.6pp
104
19.1%
+5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
61
% of total
11.2%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
61
11.2%
-2.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
60
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
+2.0pp
60
11.0%
+2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
30
% of total
5.5%
Change from 2016
+1.6pp
30
5.5%
+1.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
27
% of total
5.0%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
27
5.0%
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
26
% of total
4.8%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
26
4.8%
-1.6pp
Baptist
2021 count
13
% of total
2.4%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
13
2.4%
+0.9pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-33
-6.8pp
Western Catholic
+32
+5.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-10
-2.1pp
Not stated
+12
+2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+9
+1.6pp
Presbyterian
+5
+0.9pp
Uniting Church
-8
-1.6pp
Baptist
+5
+0.9pp
Data table
Religion for Walkamin. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | % | Tablelands (R)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 189 | 34.7% | 39.6% | 222 | 41.5% | 29.5% | -33 | -6.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 104 | 19.1% | 17.8% | 72 | 13.5% | 21.9% | +32 | +5.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 61 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 71 | 13.3% | 15.5% | -10 | -2.1pp |
| Not stated | 60 | 11.0% | 11.8% | 48 | 9.0% | 11.2% | +12 | +2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 30 | 5.5% | 3.2% | 21 | 3.9% | 3.0% | +9 | +1.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 27 | 5.0% | 2.5% | 22 | 4.1% | 3.5% | +5 | +0.9pp |
| Uniting Church | 26 | 4.8% | 4.4% | 34 | 6.4% | 6.0% | -8 | -1.6pp |
| Baptist | 13 | 2.4% | 1.8% | 8 | 1.5% | 1.8% | +5 | +0.9pp |
| Total | 545 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 535 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.