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 Hatherleigh, accounting for 43.5% (67 people). This share was lower than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 23 people and 13.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Hatherleigh - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Hatherleigh in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Hatherleigh, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
67
% of total
43.5%
Change from 2016
+13.4pp
67
43.5%
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
29
% of total
18.8%
Change from 2016
-2.4pp
29
18.8%
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
17
% of total
11.0%
Change from 2016
-2.7pp
17
11.0%
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
9.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
14
9.1%
-2.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
13
% of total
8.4%
Change from 2016
-4.6pp
13
8.4%
-4.6pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
11
% of total
7.1%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
11
7.1%
-0.4pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+23
+13.4pp
Western Catholic
-2
-2.4pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-3
-2.7pp
Uniting Church
-3
-2.5pp
Not stated
-6
-4.6pp
Presbyterian
0
-0.4pp
Data table
Religion for Hatherleigh. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wattle Range (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | % | Wattle Range (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 67 | 43.5% | 52.0% | 44 | 30.1% | 39.1% | +23 | +13.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 29 | 18.8% | 14.9% | 31 | 21.2% | 19.1% | -2 | -2.4pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 17 | 11.0% | 7.6% | 20 | 13.7% | 10.6% | -3 | -2.7pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 9.1% | 4.9% | 17 | 11.6% | 7.7% | -3 | -2.5pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 8.4% | 8.8% | 19 | 13.0% | 9.0% | -6 | -4.6pp |
| Presbyterian | 11 | 7.1% | 3.7% | 11 | 7.5% | 5.7% | 0 | -0.4pp |
| Total | 154 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 146 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +8 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.