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 Joadja, accounting for 34.6% (46 people). This share was lower than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 11 people and 3.3 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Joadja - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Joadja 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 Joadja, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Anglican Church of Australia
Not stated
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+11
+3.3pp
Western Catholic
+7
+0.7pp
Anglican Church of Australia
+1
-2.9pp
Not stated
-1
-2.6pp
Data table
Religion for Joadja. 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 | 46 | 34.6% | 36.4% | 35 | 31.3% | 26.0% | +11 | +3.3pp |
| Western Catholic | 39 | 29.3% | 20.3% | 32 | 28.6% | 22.2% | +7 | +0.7pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 27 | 20.3% | 20.4% | 26 | 23.2% | 25.6% | +1 | -2.9pp |
| Not stated | 12 | 9.0% | 6.3% | 13 | 11.6% | 8.7% | -1 | -2.6pp |
| Total | 133 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 112 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +21 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.