Cultural diversity
Religion
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.
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 Pinery, accounting for 33.3% (27 people). This share was lower than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Uniting Church, which decreased by 13 people and 10 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Pinery - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Pinery in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pinery, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
Christianity, nfd
Western Catholic
Uniting Church
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-8
-0.7pp
Christianity, nfd
+8
+10.7pp
Western Catholic
-2
+1.0pp
Uniting Church
-13
-10.0pp
Data table
Religion for Pinery. 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 | 27 | 33.3% | 46.4% | 35 | 34.0% | 32.3% | -8 | -0.7pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 11 | 13.6% | 4.7% | 3 | 2.9% | 4.8% | +8 | +10.7pp |
| Western Catholic | 11 | 13.6% | 11.1% | 13 | 12.6% | 12.7% | -2 | +1.0pp |
| Uniting Church | 10 | 12.3% | 13.2% | 23 | 22.3% | 19.1% | -13 | -10.0pp |
| Total | 81 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 103 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.