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 Wondecla, accounting for 48.2% (309 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 108 people, while its share fell by 39.6 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Wondecla - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Wondecla in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Wondecla, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).

Wondecla
Tablelands (R)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

309

% of total

48.2%

Change from 2016

-

Western Catholic

2021 count

112

% of total

17.5%

Change from 2016

-39.6pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

73

% of total

11.4%

Change from 2016

-

Not stated

2021 count

69

% of total

10.8%

Change from 2016

-32.1pp

Christianity, nfd

2021 count

22

% of total

3.4%

Change from 2016

-

Uniting Church

2021 count

21

% of total

3.3%

Change from 2016

-

Data table

Religion for Wondecla. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).

Religion for Wondecla. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Religion for Wondecla. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Tablelands (R).
Category20212016Change
Count%Tablelands (R)%Count%Tablelands (R)%Countpp
No Religion, so described30948.2%39.6%--29.5%--
Western Catholic11217.5%17.8%457.1%21.9%+108-39.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia7311.4%11.7%--15.5%--
Not stated6910.8%11.8%342.9%11.2%+66-32.1pp
Christianity, nfd223.4%3.2%--3.0%--
Uniting Church213.3%4.4%--6.0%--
Total641100.0%100.0%7100.0%100.0%+6340.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.