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 Walgett, accounting for 24.1% (436 people). This share was lower than Walgett (A) (29.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Anglican Church of Australia, which decreased by 376 people and 15.1 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.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Walgett, with comparison markers for Walgett (A).
Not stated
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Presbyterian
Hinduism
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Not stated
+355
+22.2pp
No Religion, so described
+15
+4.4pp
Western Catholic
-250
-9.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-376
-15.1pp
Presbyterian
-4
+0.3pp
Hinduism
-11
-0.4pp
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% | 309 | 14.5% | 13.7% | +355 | +22.2pp |
| No Religion, so described | 436 | 24.1% | 29.3% | 421 | 19.7% | 23.6% | +15 | +4.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 321 | 17.7% | 17.3% | 571 | 26.7% | 23.3% | -250 | -9.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 293 | 16.2% | 16.4% | 669 | 31.3% | 27.4% | -376 | -15.1pp |
| Presbyterian | 60 | 3.3% | 3.3% | 64 | 3.0% | 3.4% | -4 | +0.3pp |
| Hinduism | 13 | 0.7% | 0.4% | 24 | 1.1% | 0.4% | -11 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 1,811 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 2,137 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -326 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.