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 Nangwarry, accounting for 56.5% (282 people). This share was higher than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 52 people and 11.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Nangwarry - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Nangwarry in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Nangwarry, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
282
% of total
56.5%
Change from 2016
+11.3pp
282
56.5%
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
70
% of total
14.0%
Change from 2016
-1.7pp
70
14.0%
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
43
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
43
8.6%
-3.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
30
% of total
6.0%
Change from 2016
-0.5pp
30
6.0%
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
22
% of total
4.4%
Change from 2016
-4.4pp
22
4.4%
-4.4pp
Lutheran
2021 count
14
% of total
2.8%
Change from 2016
-0.7pp
14
2.8%
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
13
% of total
2.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
13
2.6%
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
10
% of total
2.0%
Change from 2016
0.0pp
10
2.0%
0.0pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+52
+11.3pp
Western Catholic
-10
-1.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-16
-3.0pp
Not stated
-3
-0.5pp
Uniting Church
-23
-4.4pp
Lutheran
-4
-0.7pp
Presbyterian
-7
-1.3pp
Christianity, nfd
0
0.0pp
Data table
Religion for Nangwarry. 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 | 282 | 56.5% | 52.0% | 230 | 45.2% | 39.1% | +52 | +11.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 70 | 14.0% | 14.9% | 80 | 15.7% | 19.1% | -10 | -1.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 43 | 8.6% | 7.6% | 59 | 11.6% | 10.6% | -16 | -3.0pp |
| Not stated | 30 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 33 | 6.5% | 9.0% | -3 | -0.5pp |
| Uniting Church | 22 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 45 | 8.8% | 7.7% | -23 | -4.4pp |
| Lutheran | 14 | 2.8% | 2.1% | 18 | 3.5% | 2.9% | -4 | -0.7pp |
| Presbyterian | 13 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 20 | 3.9% | 5.7% | -7 | -1.3pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 10 | 2.0% | 1.4% | 10 | 2.0% | 1.5% | 0 | 0.0pp |
| Total | 499 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 509 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -10 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.