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 Port Wakefield, accounting for 48.2% (311 people). This share was higher than Wakefield (DC) (46.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 76 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Port Wakefield - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Port Wakefield in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Port Wakefield, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
311
% of total
48.2%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
311
48.2%
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
116
% of total
18.0%
Change from 2016
-2.1pp
116
18.0%
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
67
% of total
10.4%
Change from 2016
-7.8pp
67
10.4%
-7.8pp
Not stated
2021 count
41
% of total
6.4%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
41
6.4%
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
39
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-2.0pp
39
6.0%
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
28
% of total
4.3%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
28
4.3%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+76
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
-12
-2.1pp
Uniting Church
-49
-7.8pp
Not stated
+7
+1.1pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-12
-2.0pp
Christianity, nfd
+5
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Port Wakefield. 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 | 311 | 48.2% | 46.4% | 235 | 36.9% | 32.3% | +76 | +11.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 116 | 18.0% | 11.1% | 128 | 20.1% | 12.7% | -12 | -2.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 67 | 10.4% | 13.2% | 116 | 18.2% | 19.1% | -49 | -7.8pp |
| Not stated | 41 | 6.4% | 6.6% | 34 | 5.3% | 8.4% | +7 | +1.1pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 39 | 6.0% | 7.1% | 51 | 8.0% | 10.2% | -12 | -2.0pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 28 | 4.3% | 4.7% | 23 | 3.6% | 4.8% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 645 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 636 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.