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 Aylmerton, accounting for 40.8% (78 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 27 people and 15.2 percentage points.

Section overview

Religion - Ranked by size

Aylmerton - Total persons (Usual residence)

This table summarises religion for Aylmerton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.

Religion - Ranked by size snapshot

2021 distribution by category for Aylmerton, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).

Aylmerton
Wingecarribee (A)

No Religion, so described

2021 count

78

% of total

40.8%

Change from 2016

+15.2pp

Western Catholic

2021 count

46

% of total

24.1%

Change from 2016

-1.0pp

Anglican Church of Australia

2021 count

35

% of total

18.3%

Change from 2016

-7.3pp

Uniting Church

2021 count

14

% of total

7.3%

Change from 2016

-0.7pp

Data table

Religion for Aylmerton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wingecarribee (A).

Religion for Aylmerton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wingecarribee (A).
Religion for Aylmerton. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wingecarribee (A).
Category20212016Change
Count%Wingecarribee (A)%Count%Wingecarribee (A)%Countpp
No Religion, so described7840.8%36.4%5125.6%26.0%+27+15.2pp
Western Catholic4624.1%20.3%5025.1%22.2%-4-1.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia3518.3%20.4%5125.6%25.6%-16-7.3pp
Uniting Church147.3%2.9%168.0%3.9%-2-0.7pp
Total191100.0%100.0%199100.0%100.0%-80.0pp

Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.