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 Walgett, accounting for 24.1% (436 people). This share was lower than Walgett (A) (29.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 188 people and 8.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Walgett - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Walgett in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Walgett (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walgett, with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
Not stated
2021 count
664
% of total
36.7%
Change from 2016
+23.4pp
664
36.7%
+23.4pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
436
% of total
24.1%
Change from 2016
+2.2pp
436
24.1%
+2.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
321
% of total
17.7%
Change from 2016
-8.4pp
321
17.7%
-8.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
293
% of total
16.2%
Change from 2016
-4.3pp
293
16.2%
-4.3pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
60
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
60
3.3%
-1.5pp
Hinduism
2021 count
13
% of total
0.7%
Change from 2016
-
13
0.7%
-
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+404
+23.4pp
No Religion, so described
+8
+2.2pp
Western Catholic
-188
-8.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-107
-4.3pp
Presbyterian
-33
-1.5pp
Data table
Religion for Walgett. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Walgett (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Walgett (A)% | Count | % | Walgett (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Not stated | 664 | 36.7% | 26.9% | 260 | 13.3% | 13.7% | +404 | +23.4pp |
| No Religion, so described | 436 | 24.1% | 29.3% | 428 | 21.9% | 23.6% | +8 | +2.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 321 | 17.7% | 17.3% | 509 | 26.1% | 23.3% | -188 | -8.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 293 | 16.2% | 16.4% | 400 | 20.5% | 27.4% | -107 | -4.3pp |
| Presbyterian | 60 | 3.3% | 3.3% | 93 | 4.8% | 3.4% | -33 | -1.5pp |
| Hinduism | 13 | 0.7% | 0.4% | - | - | 0.4% | - | - |
| Total | 1,811 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,953 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -142 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.