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, No religion was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Fitzroy Falls, accounting for 49.1% (110 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 42 people and 18 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Fitzroy Falls - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Fitzroy Falls in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Fitzroy Falls, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+42
+18.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-5
-2.8pp
Western Catholic
-9
-4.3pp
Not stated
-11
-5.2pp
Data table
Religion for Fitzroy Falls. Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wingecarribee (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | % | Wingecarribee (A)% | Count | pp | |
| No Religion, so described | 110 | 49.1% | 36.4% | 68 | 31.1% | 26.0% | +42 | +18.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 52 | 23.2% | 20.4% | 57 | 26.0% | 25.6% | -5 | -2.8pp |
| Western Catholic | 21 | 9.4% | 20.3% | 30 | 13.7% | 22.2% | -9 | -4.3pp |
| Not stated | 16 | 7.1% | 6.3% | 27 | 12.3% | 8.7% | -11 | -5.2pp |
| Total | 224 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 219 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +5 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.