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, Anglican Church of Australia was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Quandialla (part), accounting for 34.5% (60 people). This share was higher than Weddin (A) (22.7%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which decreased by 23 people and 10.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Quandialla (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Quandialla (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Weddin (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Quandialla (part), with comparison markers for Weddin (A).
Anglican Church of Australia
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Not stated
Presbyterian
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Anglican Church of Australia
+6
+6.8pp
No Religion, so described
+14
+9.8pp
Western Catholic
-23
-10.3pp
Not stated
-20
-9.4pp
Presbyterian
-1
+0.2pp
Data table
Religion for Quandialla (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Weddin (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Weddin (A)% | Count | % | Weddin (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 60 | 34.5% | 22.7% | 54 | 27.7% | 26.8% | +6 | +6.8pp |
| No Religion, so described | 43 | 24.7% | 27.3% | 29 | 14.9% | 18.6% | +14 | +9.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 24 | 13.8% | 24.1% | 47 | 24.1% | 24.2% | -23 | -10.3pp |
| Not stated | 13 | 7.5% | 8.2% | 33 | 16.9% | 10.1% | -20 | -9.4pp |
| Presbyterian | 12 | 6.9% | 6.3% | 13 | 6.7% | 6.9% | -1 | +0.2pp |
| Total | 174 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 195 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.