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 Wattle Range, accounting for 36.4% (24 people). This share was lower than Wattle Range (DC) (52%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which decreased by 1,198 people, while its share rose by 6.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Wattle Range - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Wattle Range in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wattle Range (DC) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wattle Range, with comparison markers for Wattle Range (DC).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
24
% of total
36.4%
Change from 2016
+6.7pp
24
36.4%
+6.7pp
Not stated
2021 count
14
% of total
21.2%
Change from 2016
+13.2pp
14
21.2%
+13.2pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
10
% of total
15.2%
Change from 2016
-9.6pp
10
15.2%
-9.6pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
-1,198
+6.7pp
Not stated
-314
+13.2pp
Western Catholic
-1,011
-9.6pp
Data table
Religion for Wattle Range. 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 | 24 | 36.4% | 52.0% | 1,222 | 29.7% | 39.1% | -1,198 | +6.7pp |
| Not stated | 14 | 21.2% | 8.8% | 328 | 8.0% | 9.0% | -314 | +13.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 10 | 15.2% | 14.9% | 1,021 | 24.8% | 19.1% | -1,011 | -9.6pp |
| Total | 66 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 4,117 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,051 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.