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 Wongabel, accounting for 40.2% (103 people). This share was higher than Tablelands (R) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 42 people and 11 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wongabel - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wongabel in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Tablelands (R) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wongabel, with comparison markers for Tablelands (R).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
103
% of total
40.2%
Change from 2016
+11.0pp
103
40.2%
+11.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
34
% of total
13.3%
Change from 2016
+7.1pp
34
13.3%
+7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
32
% of total
12.5%
Change from 2016
-4.2pp
32
12.5%
-4.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
26
% of total
10.2%
Change from 2016
-9.4pp
26
10.2%
-9.4pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
6.6%
Change from 2016
-
17
6.6%
-
Uniting Church
2021 count
15
% of total
5.9%
Change from 2016
-11.3pp
15
5.9%
-11.3pp
Baptist
2021 count
11
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
-
11
4.3%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+42
+11.0pp
Not stated
+21
+7.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-4.2pp
Western Catholic
-15
-9.4pp
Uniting Church
-21
-11.3pp
Data table
Religion for Wongabel. 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 | 103 | 40.2% | 39.6% | 61 | 29.2% | 29.5% | +42 | +11.0pp |
| Not stated | 34 | 13.3% | 11.8% | 13 | 6.2% | 11.2% | +21 | +7.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 32 | 12.5% | 11.7% | 35 | 16.7% | 15.5% | -3 | -4.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 26 | 10.2% | 17.8% | 41 | 19.6% | 21.9% | -15 | -9.4pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 6.6% | 3.2% | - | - | 3.0% | - | - |
| Uniting Church | 15 | 5.9% | 4.4% | 36 | 17.2% | 6.0% | -21 | -11.3pp |
| Baptist | 11 | 4.3% | 1.8% | - | - | 1.8% | - | - |
| Total | 256 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 209 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +47 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.