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 Paddys River (Wingecarribee - NSW), accounting for 35.1% (20 people). This share was lower than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Western Catholic, which increased by 8 people and 1.9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Paddys River (Wingecarribee - NSW) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Paddys River (Wingecarribee - NSW) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Paddys River (Wingecarribee - NSW), with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
Western Catholic
Maronite Catholic
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+7
-2.0pp
Western Catholic
+8
+1.9pp
Data table
Religion for Paddys River (Wingecarribee - NSW). 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 | 20 | 35.1% | 36.4% | 13 | 37.1% | 26.0% | +7 | -2.0pp |
| Western Catholic | 19 | 33.3% | 20.3% | 11 | 31.4% | 22.2% | +8 | +1.9pp |
| Maronite Catholic | 10 | 17.5% | 0.0% | - | - | 0.0% | - | - |
| Total | 57 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 35 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +22 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.