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 Medway, accounting for 43.7% (62 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 29 people and 16 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Medway - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Medway 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 Medway, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
Anglican Church of Australia
Western Catholic
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+29
+16.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-4
-8.2pp
Western Catholic
-4
-5.9pp
Data table
Religion for Medway. 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 | 62 | 43.7% | 36.4% | 33 | 27.7% | 26.0% | +29 | +16.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 36 | 25.4% | 20.4% | 40 | 33.6% | 25.6% | -4 | -8.2pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 13.4% | 20.3% | 23 | 19.3% | 22.2% | -4 | -5.9pp |
| Total | 142 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 119 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +23 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.