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 Welby, accounting for 45% (344 people). This share was higher than Wingecarribee (A) (36.4%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 164 people and 21.4 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Welby - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Welby in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wingecarribee (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Welby, with comparison markers for Wingecarribee (A).
No Religion, so described
2021 count
344
% of total
45.0%
Change from 2016
+21.4pp
344
45.0%
+21.4pp
Western Catholic
2021 count
128
% of total
16.7%
Change from 2016
-5.3pp
128
16.7%
-5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
112
% of total
14.6%
Change from 2016
-8.0pp
112
14.6%
-8.0pp
Not stated
2021 count
43
% of total
5.6%
Change from 2016
-6.2pp
43
5.6%
-6.2pp
Presbyterian
2021 count
22
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
22
2.9%
+0.7pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
2021 count
21
% of total
2.7%
Change from 2016
+0.9pp
21
2.7%
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
17
% of total
2.2%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
17
2.2%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
14
% of total
1.8%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
14
1.8%
-2.3pp
Buddhism
2021 count
13
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
13
1.7%
-0.3pp
Inadequately described
2021 count
12
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.7pp
12
1.6%
+0.7pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
No Religion, so described
+164
+21.4pp
Western Catholic
-40
-5.3pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-60
-8.0pp
Not stated
-47
-6.2pp
Presbyterian
+5
+0.7pp
Jehovah's Witnesses
+7
+0.9pp
Christianity, nfd
+1
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-17
-2.3pp
Buddhism
-2
-0.3pp
Inadequately described
+5
+0.7pp
Data table
Religion for Welby. 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 | 344 | 45.0% | 36.4% | 180 | 23.6% | 26.0% | +164 | +21.4pp |
| Western Catholic | 128 | 16.7% | 20.3% | 168 | 22.0% | 22.2% | -40 | -5.3pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 112 | 14.6% | 20.4% | 172 | 22.6% | 25.6% | -60 | -8.0pp |
| Not stated | 43 | 5.6% | 6.3% | 90 | 11.8% | 8.7% | -47 | -6.2pp |
| Presbyterian | 22 | 2.9% | 2.3% | 17 | 2.2% | 3.1% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Jehovah's Witnesses | 21 | 2.7% | 0.5% | 14 | 1.8% | 0.6% | +7 | +0.9pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 17 | 2.2% | 2.5% | 16 | 2.1% | 2.5% | +1 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 14 | 1.8% | 2.9% | 31 | 4.1% | 3.9% | -17 | -2.3pp |
| Buddhism | 13 | 1.7% | 0.9% | 15 | 2.0% | 0.9% | -2 | -0.3pp |
| Inadequately described | 12 | 1.6% | 0.3% | 7 | 0.9% | 0.4% | +5 | +0.7pp |
| Total | 765 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 762 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +3 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.