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 Brinkworth, accounting for 40.3% (98 people). This share was lower than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 24 people and 7.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Brinkworth - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Brinkworth in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Brinkworth, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
98
% of total
40.3%
Change from 2016
+12.0pp
98
40.3%
+12.0pp
Lutheran
2021 count
33
% of total
13.6%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
33
13.6%
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
28
% of total
11.5%
Change from 2016
-7.6pp
28
11.5%
-7.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
26
% of total
10.7%
Change from 2016
-4.0pp
26
10.7%
-4.0pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
24
% of total
9.9%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
24
9.9%
+1.1pp
Not stated
2021 count
11
% of total
4.5%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
11
4.5%
-2.5pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+21
+12.0pp
Lutheran
-15
-4.0pp
Uniting Church
-24
-7.6pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-14
-4.0pp
Western Catholic
0
+1.1pp
Not stated
-8
-2.5pp
Data table
Religion for Brinkworth. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 98 | 40.3% | 46.4% | 77 | 28.3% | 32.3% | +21 | +12.0pp |
| Lutheran | 33 | 13.6% | 3.9% | 48 | 17.6% | 5.2% | -15 | -4.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 28 | 11.5% | 13.2% | 52 | 19.1% | 19.1% | -24 | -7.6pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 26 | 10.7% | 7.1% | 40 | 14.7% | 10.2% | -14 | -4.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 9.9% | 11.1% | 24 | 8.8% | 12.7% | 0 | +1.1pp |
| Not stated | 11 | 4.5% | 6.6% | 19 | 7.0% | 8.4% | -8 | -2.5pp |
| Total | 243 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 272 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -29 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.