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 Nantawarra, accounting for 38.5% (25 people). This share was lower than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 11 people and 11.2 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nantawarra - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nantawarra in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nantawarra, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
25
% of total
38.5%
Change from 2016
+2.5pp
25
38.5%
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
13
% of total
20.0%
Change from 2016
+6.0pp
13
20.0%
+6.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-6
+2.5pp
Western Catholic
+1
+6.0pp
Data table
Religion for Nantawarra. 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 | 25 | 38.5% | 46.4% | 31 | 36.0% | 32.3% | -6 | +2.5pp |
| Western Catholic | 13 | 20.0% | 11.1% | 12 | 14.0% | 12.7% | +1 | +6.0pp |
| Total | 65 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 86 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.